2009 Aston Martin DBS vs. 2011 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2011 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Aston Martin DBS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Aston Martin DBS 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 285 more horse power than 2011 Ford Crown Victoria. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Crown Victoria.
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 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Crown Victoria. (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin DBS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Crown Victoria. 2011 Ford Crown Victoria 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. 2011 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Aston Martin DBS | 2011 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DBS | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 510 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 571 Nm | 369 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 89.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 72 L |