1956 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1988 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1988 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 32 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Aston Martin DB3 (210 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1988 Ford Thunderbird. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 696 kg more than 1956 Aston Martin DB3.
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, 1988 Ford Thunderbird (291 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Aston Martin DB3. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Aston Martin DB3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Aston Martin DB3 | 1988 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | DB3 | Thunderbird |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2920 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 291 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 96.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
