2008 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1959 Ford Prefect
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Prefect 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 1095 kg more than 1959 Ford Prefect.
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 471 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Aston Martin DB7 | 1959 Ford Prefect | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB7 | Prefect |
Year Released | 2008 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 31 HP |
Torque | 542 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 63.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 92.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 265 km/hour | 110 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2220 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 54 L |