2009 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 1975 Ford Capri
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Capri would be higher. At 5,933 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 422 more horse power than 1975 Ford Capri. (88 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 737 kg more than 1975 Ford Capri. 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 (570 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 444 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Capri. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Aston Martin DB9 | 1975 Ford Capri | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB9 | Capri |
Year Released | 2009 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5933 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 510 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 87.7 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 | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1023 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 58 L |