2008 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1988 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Falcon 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 283 more horse power than 1988 Ford Falcon. (161 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 480 kg more than 1988 Ford Falcon. 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 (543 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Falcon. (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Falcon. 2008 Aston Martin DB7 has automatic transmission and 1988 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1988 Ford Falcon 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 | 1988 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB7 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2008 | 1988 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 3949 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 444 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 543 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2800 mm |