1956 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1995 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 1995 Ford Aerostar is newer by 39 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Aerostar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Aston Martin DB3 (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1995 Ford Aerostar. (134 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Aerostar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 510 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, 1956 Aston Martin DB3 (243 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Aerostar. (217 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1956 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Aerostar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Aston Martin DB3 | 1995 Ford Aerostar | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | DB3 | Aerostar |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 243 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1830 mm |
