2006 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2004 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Mustang 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 254 more horse power than 2004 Ford Mustang. (190 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 218 kg more than 2004 Ford Mustang. 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) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm). This means 2006 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Aston Martin DB9 | 2004 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB9 | Mustang |
Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 3801 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 444 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 298 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1492 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.5 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 59 L |