1953 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1959 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1959 Ford Anglia is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Aston Martin DB3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Aston Martin DB3 would be higher. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Aston Martin DB3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Aston Martin DB3 (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Aston Martin DB3 weights approximately 132 kg more than 1959 Ford Anglia. 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 DB3 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1953 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Aston Martin DB3 | 1959 Ford Anglia | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB3 | Anglia |
Year Released | 1953 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2922 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 195 Nm | 72 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 808 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 31 L |