1951 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 2000 Ford TL-50
To start off, 2000 Ford TL-50 is newer by 49 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 @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2000 Ford TL-50. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford TL-50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford TL-50 weights approximately 297 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, 2000 Ford TL-50 (570 Nm) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Aston Martin DB3. (243 Nm). This means 2000 Ford TL-50 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 | 2000 Ford TL-50 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | DB3 | TL-50 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 243 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1302 kg |
