2009 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2012 Ford F-350
To start off, 2012 Ford F-350 is newer by 3 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 (464 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2012 Ford F-350. (385 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford F-350.
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, 2012 Ford F-350 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Aston Martin DB9. (443 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Aston Martin DB9. 2012 Ford F-350 has automatic transmission and 2009 Aston Martin DB9 has manual transmission. 2009 Aston Martin DB9 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford F-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Aston Martin DB9 | 2012 Ford F-350 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB9 | F-350 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 464 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 443 Nm | 548 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 6269 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3967 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 132 L |