2008 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2008 Ford Fiesta

To start off, both 2008 Aston Martin DB7 and 2008 Ford Fiesta were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 708 kg more than 2008 Ford Fiesta.

Because 2008 Aston Martin DB7 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Aston Martin DB7. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Ford Fiesta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 396 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fiesta. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fiesta.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Aston Martin DB7 2008 Ford Fiesta
Make Aston Martin Ford
Model DB7 Fiesta
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Coupe Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5935 cc 1596 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 0 HP
Torque 542 Nm 146 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.3:1 11.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Top Speed 265 km/hour 188 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 5.4 seconds 12.8 seconds
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1860 kg 1152 kg
Vehicle Length 4720 mm 4440 mm
Vehicle Height 1270 mm 1570 mm
Wheelbase Size 2600 mm 2490 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 18.7 L/100km 6.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 81 L 45 L


 

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