2009 Aston Martin DBS vs. 1979 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin DBS is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin DBS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin DBS (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 381 more horse power than 1979 Ford Falcon. (129 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Falcon.
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 DBS (571 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Falcon. (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin DBS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin DBS | 1979 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | DBS | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 3271 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 571 Nm | 263 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2830 mm |
