2007 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2000 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Mustang 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 186 more horse power than 2000 Ford Mustang. (265 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 537 kg more than 2000 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, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 (570 Nm) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Mustang. (408 Nm). This means 2007 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Aston Martin DB9 | 2000 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB9 | Mustang |
Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 451 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 408 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 89.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1298 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2580 mm |