2012 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2013 Ford Fusion
To start off, 2013 Ford Fusion is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Aston Martin DB9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Aston Martin DB9 would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin DB9 (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 2013 Ford Fusion. (234 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 295 kg more than 2013 Ford Fusion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Ford Fusion is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Aston Martin DB9. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford Fusion 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, 2012 Aston Martin DB9 (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Fusion. (339 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Aston Martin DB9 | 2013 Ford Fusion | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | DB9 | Fusion |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5900 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 470 HP | 234 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4709 mm | 4869 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1875 mm | 2121 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2746 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 66 L |
