2011 Aston Martin DBS vs. 2004 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin DBS is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Aston Martin DBS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin DBS (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 310 more horse power than 2004 Ford Mustang. (200 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Aston Martin DBS weights approximately 308 kg more than 2004 Ford Mustang. 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, 2011 Aston Martin DBS (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Mustang. (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Aston Martin DBS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Aston Martin DBS | 2004 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | DBS | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5900 cc | 3931 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 569 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1387 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4722 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1905 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2741 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 61 L |
