1953 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1992 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1992 Ford Fairlane is newer by 39 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 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Fairlane (161 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1953 Aston Martin DB3. (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1953 Aston Martin DB3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 590 kg more than 1953 Aston Martin DB3. 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, 1992 Ford Fairlane (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Aston Martin DB3. (243 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Fairlane 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 | 1992 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB3 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1953 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2922 cc | 3948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 243 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1595 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1860 mm |