1954 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1962 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1962 Ford Zephyr is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Aston Martin DB3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Aston Martin DB3 would be higher. At 2,920 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Aston Martin DB3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Aston Martin DB3 (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1962 Ford Zephyr. (103 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 174 kg more than 1954 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, 1954 Aston Martin DB3 (243 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Zephyr. (185 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1954 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Aston Martin DB3 | 1962 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | DB3 | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2920 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 243 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1179 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 45 L |
