2005 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 1965 Ford Corsair
To start off, 2005 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Aston Martin DB9 (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 368 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (76 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 715 kg more than 1965 Ford Corsair. 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, 2005 Aston Martin DB9 (571 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 436 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Aston Martin DB9 | 1965 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB9 | Corsair |
Year Released | 2005 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 444 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 571 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 60.4 mm |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 45 L |