2007 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 1966 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Zephyr 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 363 more horse power than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (88 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 585 kg more than 1966 Ford Zephyr. 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 @ 5000 RPM) has 403 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (167 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Aston Martin DB9 | 1966 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB9 | Zephyr |
Year Released | 2007 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 451 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 72.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.9:1 |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2940 mm |