2005 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2005 Ford Fairlane
To start off, both 2005 Aston Martin DB9 and 2005 Ford Fairlane were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 219 more horse power than 2005 Ford Fairlane. (225 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 5 kg more than 2005 Ford Fairlane. 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 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Fairlane. (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Fairlane. 2005 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 2005 Aston Martin DB9 has manual transmission. 2005 Aston Martin DB9 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Aston Martin DB9 | 2005 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | DB9 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 571 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2920 mm |
