1957 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1970 Ford Capri
To start off, 1970 Ford Capri is newer by 13 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 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Aston Martin DB3 (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1970 Ford Capri. (138 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Capri weights approximately 163 kg more than 1957 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, 1970 Ford Capri (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Aston Martin DB3. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Aston Martin DB3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Aston Martin DB3 | 1970 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | DB3 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1103 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 58 L |
