1953 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1979 Ford Capri
To start off, 1979 Ford Capri is newer by 26 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 41 more horse power than 1979 Ford Capri. (112 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Capri weights approximately 150 kg more than 1953 Aston Martin DB3.
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 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Capri. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1953 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Aston Martin DB3 | 1979 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | DB3 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 58 L |
