1953 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 1969 Ford Capri is newer by 16 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 @ 5500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (88 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri.
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 @ 5500 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1953 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Aston Martin DB3 | 1969 Ford Capri | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB3 | Capri |
Year Released | 1953 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2922 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 243 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1660 mm |