1951 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1963 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1963 Ford Cortina is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Aston Martin DB3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Aston Martin DB3 would be higher. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Aston Martin DB3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Aston Martin DB3 (138 HP) has 89 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina.
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, 1951 Aston Martin DB3 (243 Nm) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm). This means 1951 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Aston Martin DB3 | 1963 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB3 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1951 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2922 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 49 HP |
Torque | 243 Nm | 90 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1590 mm |