2009 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2003 Ford GT
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford GT would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford GT (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2009 Aston Martin DB9. (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 2009 Aston Martin DB9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 315 kg more than 2003 Ford GT.
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, 2003 Ford GT (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Aston Martin DB9. (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2003 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Aston Martin DB9.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin DB9 | 2003 Ford GT | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | DB9 | GT |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 5409 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 470 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 105.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 306 km/hour | 305 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.6 seconds | 3.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 66 L |
