1951 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1984 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1984 Ford Falcon is newer by 33 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 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Aston Martin DB3 (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1984 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Falcon weights approximately 369 kg more than 1951 Aston Martin DB3.
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 @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Falcon. (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1951 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Aston Martin DB3 | 1984 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | DB3 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 3273 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 243 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1374 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1870 mm |
