2010 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 2010 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Aston Martin DB9 (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 403 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 725 kg more than 1976 Ford Taunus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Aston Martin DB9 (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 485 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2010 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus. 1976 Ford Taunus has automatic transmission and 2010 Aston Martin DB9 has manual transmission. 2010 Aston Martin DB9 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford Taunus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Aston Martin DB9 | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | DB9 | Taunus |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5900 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 470 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4712 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2741 mm | 2580 mm |
