2007 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2007 Ford Focus
To start off, both 2007 Aston Martin DB9 and 2007 Ford Focus were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 343 more horse power than 2007 Ford Focus. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 509 kg more than 2007 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Aston Martin DB9 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Aston Martin DB9. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Ford Focus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Focus. (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Aston Martin DB9 | 2007 Ford Focus | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB9 | Focus |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1560 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 451 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 18.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 11 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1326 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.8 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 52 L |