2006 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2009 Ford E-250
To start off, 2009 Ford E-250 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Aston Martin DB9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Aston Martin DB9 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 224 more horse power than 2009 Ford E-250. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford E-250.
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 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford E-250. (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford E-250. 2009 Ford E-250 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. 2009 Ford E-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Aston Martin DB9 | 2009 Ford E-250 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB9 | E-250 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 449 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 388 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 6030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 2140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 132 L |