1953 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1964 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1964 Ford Anglia is newer by 11 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 113 more horse power than 1964 Ford Anglia. (40 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Aston Martin DB3 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1964 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) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Anglia. (75 Nm). This means 1953 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Aston Martin DB3 | 1964 Ford Anglia | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB3 | Anglia |
Year Released | 1953 | 1964 |
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 | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 195 Nm | 75 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 47 L |