2006 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 1951 Ford Vedette
To start off, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 (449 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 383 more horse power than 1951 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Vedette.
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, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 (570 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 448 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Aston Martin DB9 | 1951 Ford Vedette | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | DB9 | Vedette |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2158 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 449 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2700 mm |
