2008 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 1979 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 309 more horse power than 1979 Ford Thunderbird. (135 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 22 kg more than 1979 Ford Thunderbird. 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 DB9 (571 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Thunderbird. (386 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Thunderbird. 1979 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 2008 Aston Martin DB9 has manual transmission. 2008 Aston Martin DB9 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Aston Martin DB9 | 1979 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB9 | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 2008 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 5731 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 444 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 571 Nm | 386 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 88.8 mm |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1813 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 80 L |