2009 Aston Martin DBS vs. 2009 Ford Expedition
To start off, both 2009 Aston Martin DBS and 2009 Ford Expedition were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 200 more horse power than 2009 Ford Expedition. (310 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Expedition.
Because 2009 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Aston Martin DBS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Expedition 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 DBS (571 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Expedition. (496 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin DBS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Expedition. 2009 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2009 Aston Martin DBS has manual transmission. 2009 Aston Martin DBS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Aston Martin DBS | 2009 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DBS | Expedition |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 510 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 571 Nm | 496 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1970 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 106 L |