2008 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Aston Martin DB7 (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 348 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 850 kg more than 1976 Ford Taunus. 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, 2008 Aston Martin DB7 (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 390 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus. 2008 Aston Martin DB7 has automatic transmission and 1976 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1976 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Aston Martin DB7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Aston Martin DB7 | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | DB7 | Taunus |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 90.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 54 L |
