2006 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 1994 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Ford Fairlane 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 244 more horse power than 1994 Ford Fairlane. (205 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Fairlane.
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 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Fairlane. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Fairlane. 1994 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 2006 Aston Martin DB9 has manual transmission. 2006 Aston Martin DB9 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Aston Martin DB9 | 1994 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB9 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 2006 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 449 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2930 mm |