2008 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2013 Ford E-Series
To start off, 2013 Ford E-Series is newer by 5 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. 2013 Ford E-Series weights approximately 751 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 (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford E-Series. (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford E-Series. 2013 Ford E-Series has automatic transmission and 2008 Aston Martin DB7 has manual transmission. 2008 Aston Martin DB7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ford E-Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Aston Martin DB7 | 2013 Ford E-Series | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB7 | E-Series |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 222 HP |
Torque | 542 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.38:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 2611 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5504 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 2085 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3505 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 150 L |