1953 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 2012 Ford E-150

To start off, 2012 Ford E-150 is newer by 59 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1953 Aston Martin DB3. (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 1953 Aston Martin DB3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford E-150 weights approximately 1606 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, 2012 Ford E-150 (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Aston Martin DB3. (243 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Aston Martin DB3.

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