2006 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 1966 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Cortina 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 (444 HP) has 395 more horse power than 1966 Ford Cortina. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 815 kg more than 1966 Ford Cortina. 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, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 (570 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 385 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Cortina. (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Aston Martin DB9 | 1966 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB9 | Cortina |
Year Released | 2006 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 444 HP | 49 HP |
Torque | 570 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 36 L |