2006 Ford E-250 vs. 2008 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford E-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford E-250 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 2006 Ford E-250. (226 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford E-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 615 kg more than 2006 Ford E-250. 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, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 (571 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford E-250. (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford E-250.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford E-250 | 2008 Aston Martin DB9 | |
| Make | Ford | Aston Martin |
| Model | E-250 | DB9 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 571 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 16.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 78 L |
