2008 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2012 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2012 Ford Expedition is newer by 4 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. In terms of performance, 2008 Aston Martin DB7 (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2012 Ford Expedition. (310 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Expedition weights approximately 607 kg more than 2008 Aston Martin DB7.
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 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Expedition. (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Expedition.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Aston Martin DB7 | 2012 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | DB7 | Expedition |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 2517 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5245 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3023 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 106 L |
