2008 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2009 Ford Focus
To start off, 2009 Ford Focus is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Aston Martin DB7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Aston Martin DB7 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 564 kg more than 2009 Ford Focus.
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, 2009 Ford Focus, 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 292 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Focus. (250 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Aston Martin DB7 | 2009 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | DB7 | Focus |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1753 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 113 HP |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.4 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1296 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.7 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 55 L |
