1954 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 2011 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2011 Ford Expedition is newer by 57 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1954 Aston Martin DB3. (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1954 Aston Martin DB3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1670 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, 2011 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Aston Martin DB3. (243 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Expedition 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 | 2011 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB3 | Expedition |
Year Released | 1954 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2920 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 243 Nm | 494 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 2675 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 5621 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2002 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1974 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 3327 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 127 L |