1957 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 2013 Ford E-Series
To start off, 2013 Ford E-Series is newer by 56 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford E-Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford E-Series (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1957 Aston Martin DB3. (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford E-Series should accelerate faster than 1957 Aston Martin DB3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford E-Series weights approximately 840 kg more than 1957 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, 2013 Ford E-Series (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Aston Martin DB3. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Ford E-Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Aston Martin DB3. 2013 Ford E-Series has automatic transmission and 1957 Aston Martin DB3 has manual transmission. 1957 Aston Martin DB3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ford E-Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1957 Aston Martin DB3 | 2013 Ford E-Series | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB3 | E-Series |
Year Released | 1957 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2922 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 195 Nm | 474 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 25 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 5504 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 2111 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 3505 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 150 L |