1957 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1987 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1987 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 30 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, 1987 Ford Thunderbird (193 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1957 Aston Martin DB3. (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1957 Aston Martin DB3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Aston Martin DB3 weights approximately 4 kg more than 1987 Ford Thunderbird.
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) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Thunderbird. (91 Nm). This means 1957 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Aston Martin DB3 | 1987 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB3 | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1957 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2922 cc | 2301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 193 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 195 Nm | 91 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 936 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 116 L |