1954 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 2006 Ford GT
To start off, 2006 Ford GT is newer by 52 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford GT (550 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 412 more horse power than 1954 Aston Martin DB3. (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 1954 Aston Martin DB3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford GT weights approximately 579 kg more than 1954 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, 2006 Ford GT (678 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 435 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Aston Martin DB3. (243 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford GT 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 | 2006 Ford GT | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | DB3 | GT |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2920 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 550 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 243 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 66 L |
