1956 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Aston Martin DB3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Aston Martin DB3 would be higher. At 2,920 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Aston Martin DB3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Aston Martin DB3 (210 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (40 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Aston Martin DB3 weights approximately 39 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort. 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, 1956 Aston Martin DB3 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1956 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Aston Martin DB3 | 1975 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | DB3 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2920 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 53.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |
