2012 Aston Martin DBS vs. 2010 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin DBS is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin DBS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin DBS (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2010 Ford Falcon. (362 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Falcon weights approximately 9 kg more than 2012 Aston Martin DBS.
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, 2012 Aston Martin DBS (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Falcon. (533 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin DBS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Falcon. 2010 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2012 Aston Martin DBS has manual transmission. 2012 Aston Martin DBS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Aston Martin DBS | 2010 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | DBS | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5900 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 569 Nm | 533 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4719 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1905 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2741 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 68 L |
