2008 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 5,934 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 355 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 880 kg more than 1984 Ford Sierra. 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 (570 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 426 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (144 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Aston Martin DB9 | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB9 | Sierra |
Year Released | 2008 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5934 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 444 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2620 mm |