2006 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2009 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2009 Ford Mustang 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 (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 2009 Ford Mustang. (210 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 744 kg more than 2009 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 @ 5000 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Mustang. (325 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 Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Aston Martin DB9 | 2009 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB9 | Mustang |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 4009 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 444 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.5 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 61 L |