1956 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1996 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1996 Ford Scorpio is newer by 40 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 92 more horse power than 1996 Ford Scorpio. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 322 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 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Scorpio. (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1956 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Aston Martin DB3 | 1996 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB3 | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1956 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2920 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 195 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 1236 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1440 mm |