2008 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Crown Victoria 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 220 more horse power than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (224 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 70 kg more than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. 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) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (343 Nm). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Aston Martin DB7 | 2004 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | DB7 | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 72 L |
