1954 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1976 Ford Falcon is newer by 22 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 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Aston Martin DB3 (180 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1976 Ford Falcon. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 466 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, 1976 Ford Falcon (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Aston Martin DB3. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Aston Martin DB3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Aston Martin DB3 | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | DB3 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 4092 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
