1954 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1989 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1989 Ford Sierra is newer by 35 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 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Aston Martin DB3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Aston Martin DB3 (180 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1989 Ford Sierra. (125 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Sierra weights approximately 214 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 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Sierra. (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1954 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Aston Martin DB3 | 1989 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB3 | Sierra |
Year Released | 1954 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2922 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 195 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
Top Speed | 221 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 1128 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |