1955 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1965 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1965 Ford Mustang is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Aston Martin DB3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Aston Martin DB3 would be higher. 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 38 more horse power than 1965 Ford Mustang. (100 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Aston Martin DB3 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1965 Ford Mustang. 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.
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1955 Aston Martin DB3 | 1965 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB3 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1955 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2922 cc | 2786 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1740 mm |