1953 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1965 Ferrari 250 LM
To start off, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM is newer by 12 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 3,286 cc (12 cylinders), 1965 Ferrari 250 LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1953 Aston Martin DB3. (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1953 Aston Martin DB3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Aston Martin DB3 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1965 Ferrari 250 LM.
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, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM (313 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Aston Martin DB3. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Aston Martin DB3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Aston Martin DB3 | 1965 Ferrari 250 LM | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | DB3 | 250 LM |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 3286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 140 L |
