2009 Aston Martin DBS vs. 2011 Ford F-250

To start off, 2011 Ford F-250 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin DBS (503 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2011 Ford F-250. (385 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford F-250.

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, 2011 Ford F-250 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Aston Martin DBS. (420 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Aston Martin DBS. 2011 Ford F-250 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 F-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Aston Martin DBS 2011 Ford F-250
Make Aston Martin Ford
Model DBS F-250
Year Released 2009 2011
Body Type Coupe Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5933 cc 6200 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 503 HP 385 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 420 Nm 548 Nm
Torque RPM 5750 RPM 4500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Flex Fuel
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 2029 mm


 

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