1956 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 2012 Ford F-150
To start off, 2012 Ford F-150 is newer by 56 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-150 (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1956 Aston Martin DB3. (210 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1956 Aston Martin DB3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1412 kg more than 1956 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, 2012 Ford F-150 (376 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Aston Martin DB3. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Aston Martin DB3. 2012 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 1956 Aston Martin DB3 has manual transmission. 1956 Aston Martin DB3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Aston Martin DB3 | 2012 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB3 | F-150 |
Year Released | 1956 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2920 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 195 Nm | 376 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 2326 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 5890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2012 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 3670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 98 L |