1957 Aston Martin DBR2 vs. 1957 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, both 1957 Aston Martin DBR2 and 1957 Ford Thunderbird were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,112 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Aston Martin DBR2 (311 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1957 Ford Thunderbird. (223 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Aston Martin DBR2 should accelerate faster than 1957 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Aston Martin DBR2 | 1957 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | DBR2 | Thunderbird |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4164 cc | 5112 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2600 mm |
