1951 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1966 Ferrari 250 LM
To start off, 1966 Ferrari 250 LM is newer by 15 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 3,286 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari 250 LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1951 Aston Martin DB3. (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1951 Aston Martin DB3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Aston Martin DB3 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1966 Ferrari 250 LM.
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, 1966 Ferrari 250 LM (313 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Aston Martin DB3. (243 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1966 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Aston Martin DB3.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Aston Martin DB3 | 1966 Ferrari 250 LM | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
Model | DB3 | 250 LM |
Year Released | 1951 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2922 cc | 3286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 243 Nm | 313 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1710 mm |