2009 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 1965 Ford Corsair
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 (464 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 367 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (97 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 729 kg more than 1965 Ford Corsair. 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, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 (443 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (164 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Aston Martin DB9 | 1965 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB9 | Corsair |
Year Released | 2009 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 464 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 443 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 72.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1031 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 45 L |