2006 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 1990 Ford Sierra
To start off, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Sierra 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 @ 6000 RPM) has 370 more horse power than 1990 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 695 kg more than 1990 Ford Sierra. 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 447 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Aston Martin DB9 | 1990 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | DB9 | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2620 mm |
