2008 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2009 Ford F-450
To start off, 2009 Ford F-450 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Aston Martin DB9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Aston Martin DB9 would be higher. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2009 Ford F-450. (326 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford F-450.
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, 2009 Ford F-450 (814 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Aston Martin DB9. (571 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-450 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 | 2009 Ford F-450 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | DB9 | F-450 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 6400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 326 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 571 Nm | 814 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 6670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 4390 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.5 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 144 L |
