2009 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina 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 (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 402 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 930 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina. 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 (601 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 486 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina. 2009 Aston Martin DB9 has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Aston Martin DB9 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Aston Martin DB9 | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB9 | Cortina |
Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 470 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 601 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 77.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 265 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2570 mm |