2007 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 1979 Ferrari 400
To start off, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ferrari 400 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 (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1979 Ferrari 400. (315 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 108 kg more than 2007 Aston Martin DB9.
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 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ferrari 400. (412 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Aston Martin DB9 | 1979 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
Model | DB9 | 400 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1979 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 4823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 315 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 412 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1818 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 120 L |