1954 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1963 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1963 Ford Anglia is newer by 9 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) has 91 more horse power than 1963 Ford Anglia. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Aston Martin DB3 weights approximately 227 kg more than 1963 Ford Anglia. 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, 1954 Aston Martin DB3 (243 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Anglia. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1954 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Aston Martin DB3 | 1963 Ford Anglia | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB3 | Anglia |
Year Released | 1954 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2920 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 47 HP |
Torque | 243 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 778 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 40 L |