2006 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 1987 Ferrari F40
To start off, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ferrari F40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ferrari F40 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari F40 (472 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2006 Aston Martin DB9. (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 2006 Aston Martin DB9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 606 kg more than 1987 Ferrari F40.
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, 1987 Ferrari F40 (575 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Aston Martin DB9. (570 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Aston Martin DB9.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Aston Martin DB9 | 1987 Ferrari F40 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | DB9 | F40 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2936 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 472 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 575 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 7.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.1 seconds | 4.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1104 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 19.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.5 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 120 L |
