1957 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1996 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1996 Ford Scorpio is newer by 39 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 @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1996 Ford Scorpio. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 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 296 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, 1957 Aston Martin DB3 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Scorpio. (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1957 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Aston Martin DB3 | 1996 Ford Scorpio | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | DB3 | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1236 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1440 mm |
