2004 Ford Econovan vs. 2013 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Econovan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Econovan would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Aston Martin DB9 (470 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 380 more horse power than 2004 Ford Econovan. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 464 kg more than 2004 Ford Econovan. 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, 2013 Aston Martin DB9 (601 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 463 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Econovan. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Econovan. 2013 Aston Martin DB9 has automatic transmission and 2004 Ford Econovan has manual transmission. 2004 Ford Econovan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Aston Martin DB9 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Ford Econovan | 2013 Aston Martin DB9 | |
Make | Ford | Aston Martin |
Model | Econovan | DB9 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
Body Type | Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1789 cc | 5900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 470 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 601 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1296 kg | 1760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2745 mm |