2003 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2008 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2008 Ford Ranger is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Aston Martin DB9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Aston Martin DB9 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Aston Martin DB9 (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 302 more horse power than 2008 Ford Ranger. (148 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 603 kg more than 2008 Ford Ranger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2003 Aston Martin DB9 (557 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ranger. (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2003 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Aston Martin DB9 | 2008 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB9 | Ranger |
Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 557 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1107 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 64 L |