2004 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2004 Ford Mustang
To start off, both 2004 Aston Martin DB9 and 2004 Ford Mustang were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,930 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Aston Martin DB9 (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 2004 Ford Mustang. (200 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 323 kg more than 2004 Ford Mustang. 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, 2004 Aston Martin DB9 (570 Nm) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Mustang. (310 Nm). This means 2004 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Aston Martin DB9 | 2004 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB9 | Mustang |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5930 cc | 3931 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 310 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 100.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 84.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1387 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 61 L |