1958 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1957 Ford Popular

To start off, 1958 Aston Martin DB3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Popular would be higher. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Aston Martin DB3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Aston Martin DB3 (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1957 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Aston Martin DB3 weights approximately 202 kg more than 1957 Ford Popular. 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, 1958 Aston Martin DB3 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1958 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Popular.

Compare all specifications:

1958 Aston Martin DB3 1957 Ford Popular
Make Aston Martin Ford
Model DB3 Popular
Year Released 1958 1957
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2922 cc 1172 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 153 HP 26 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 195 Nm 63 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 2400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 940 kg 738 kg
Vehicle Length 3920 mm 3880 mm
Vehicle Width 1510 mm 1440 mm
Vehicle Height 1050 mm 1630 mm
Wheelbase Size 2220 mm 2300 mm