1951 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1999 Ford F-150
To start off, 1999 Ford F-150 is newer by 48 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 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Aston Martin DB3 (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1999 Ford F-150. (128 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford F-150 weights approximately 293 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, 1999 Ford F-150 (393 Nm) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Aston Martin DB3. (243 Nm). This means 1999 Ford F-150 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 | 1999 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | DB3 | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 243 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2020 mm |
