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 (464 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 376 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (88 HP @ 5700 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 770 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 (443 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 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 | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 464 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 443 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 87.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2590 mm |
