2008 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1954 Ford Consul
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Consul would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 815 kg more than 1954 Ford Consul.
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, 2008 Aston Martin DB7 (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 442 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Aston Martin DB7 | 1954 Ford Consul | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB7 | Consul |
Year Released | 2008 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 542 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2550 mm |