2008 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2006 Ford GT
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford GT would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford GT (550 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2008 Aston Martin DB9. (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 2008 Aston Martin DB9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 251 kg more than 2006 Ford GT.
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, 2006 Ford GT (678 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Aston Martin DB9. (571 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Aston Martin DB9.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Aston Martin DB9 | 2006 Ford GT | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB9 | GT |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 444 HP | 550 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 571 Nm | 678 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1584 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.5 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 66 L |