1955 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1982 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 208 is newer by 27 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, 1982 Ferrari 208 (155 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1955 Aston Martin DB3. (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1955 Aston Martin DB3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 231 kg more than 1955 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, 1955 Aston Martin DB3 (244 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ferrari 208. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1955 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Aston Martin DB3 | 1982 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | DB3 | 208 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1236 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1730 mm |
