2007 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 1964 Ford GT 40
To start off, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 (451 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1964 Ford GT 40. (350 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford GT 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 971 kg more than 1964 Ford GT 40. 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, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 (570 Nm) has 485 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 2007 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Aston Martin DB9 | 1964 Ford GT 40 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB9 | GT 40 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1964 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 451 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 85 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 95.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 72.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 864 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2420 mm |