1953 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1993 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1993 Ford Scorpio is newer by 40 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 45 more horse power than 1993 Ford Scorpio. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 315 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 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Scorpio. (178 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1953 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Aston Martin DB3 | 1993 Ford Scorpio | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | DB3 | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2770 mm |
