2008 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2008 Ford GT
To start off, both 2008 Aston Martin DB9 and 2008 Ford GT were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,934 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford GT (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2008 Aston Martin DB9. (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 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 370 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Ford GT (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Aston Martin DB9. (570 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 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 | 2008 Ford GT | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB9 | GT |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5934 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 444 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 678 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 105.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 264 km/hour | 305 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.1 seconds | 3.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 66 L |