2008 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1986 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Fairlane 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 228 kg more than 1986 Ford Fairlane.
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 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Fairlane. (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Aston Martin DB7 | 1986 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB7 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 2008 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 4089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 137 HP |
Torque | 542 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2950 mm |