2009 Aston Martin DBS vs. 2005 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin DBS is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Ranger would be higher. At 5,933 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin DBS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin DBS (503 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 355 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger.
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 (420 Nm) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (250 Nm). This means 2009 Aston Martin DBS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Aston Martin DBS | 2005 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DBS | Ranger |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5933 cc | 2983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 503 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 250 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |