2007 Ford Mustang vs. 2013 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Aston Martin DB9 (470 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 2007 Ford Mustang. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Mustang.
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, 2013 Aston Martin DB9 (601 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Mustang. (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Mustang. 2013 Aston Martin DB9 has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Aston Martin DB9 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Mustang | 2013 Aston Martin DB9 | |
| Make | Ford | Aston Martin |
| Model | Mustang | DB9 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 601 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105.7 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2745 mm |
