1953 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1972 Ford Escort
To start off, 1972 Ford Escort is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Aston Martin DB2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Aston Martin DB2 would be higher. At 2,580 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Aston Martin DB2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Aston Martin DB2 (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1972 Ford Escort. (100 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Aston Martin DB2 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Aston Martin DB2 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1972 Ford Escort. 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, 1953 Aston Martin DB2 (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Escort. (146 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1953 Aston Martin DB2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Aston Martin DB2 | 1972 Ford Escort | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB2 | Escort |
Year Released | 1953 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2580 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1155 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 40 L |