1957 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1969 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1969 Ford Corsair is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Aston Martin DB3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Aston Martin DB3 would be higher. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Aston Martin DB3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Aston Martin DB3 (153 HP) has 94 more horse power than 1969 Ford Corsair. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Aston Martin DB3 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1969 Ford Corsair. 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, 1957 Aston Martin DB3 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1957 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Aston Martin DB3 | 1969 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB3 | Corsair |
Year Released | 1957 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2922 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 195 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 125 L |