1952 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1963 Ferrari 330

To start off, 1963 Ferrari 330 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Aston Martin DB3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Aston Martin DB3 would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1952 Aston Martin DB3. (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1952 Aston Martin DB3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 447 kg more than 1952 Aston Martin DB3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1963 Ferrari 330 (391 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Aston Martin DB3. (243 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Aston Martin DB3.

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