2004 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2005 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Aston Martin DB9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Aston Martin DB9 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Aston Martin DB9 (454 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 368 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 504 kg more than 2005 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, 2004 Aston Martin DB9 (570 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 433 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (137 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Aston Martin DB9 | 2005 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB9 | Ranger |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1758 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 454 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 1212 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 80 L |