2009 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2010 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2010 Ford Taurus is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Aston Martin DB9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Aston Martin DB9 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 105 more horse power than 2010 Ford Taurus. (365 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Taurus weights approximately 91 kg more than 2009 Aston Martin DB9.
Because 2010 Ford Taurus is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Aston Martin DB9. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Ford Taurus will offer significantly more control. 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 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Taurus. (474 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Aston Martin DB9 | 2010 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB9 | Taurus |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 470 HP | 365 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 601 Nm | 474 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1981 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5154 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1935 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2868 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 72 L |