1953 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1962 Ford Capri
To start off, 1962 Ford Capri is newer by 9 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 (138 HP) has 79 more horse power than 1962 Ford Capri. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Aston Martin DB3 weights approximately 52 kg more than 1962 Ford Capri. 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 (243 Nm) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Capri. (185 Nm). This means 1953 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Aston Martin DB3 | 1962 Ford Capri | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB3 | Capri |
Year Released | 1953 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2922 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 243 Nm | 185 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 953 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1660 mm |