1955 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1955 Ford Anglia
To start off, both 1955 Aston Martin DB3 and 1955 Ford Anglia were released in the same year (1955). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Aston Martin DB3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Aston Martin DB3 (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1955 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Aston Martin DB3 weights approximately 265 kg more than 1955 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, 1955 Aston Martin DB3 (244 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Anglia. (72 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1955 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Aston Martin DB3 | 1955 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | DB3 | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1550 mm |
