1958 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1976 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1976 Ferrari 400 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Aston Martin DB3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Aston Martin DB3 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 400 (336 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1958 Aston Martin DB3. (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1958 Aston Martin DB3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 890 kg more than 1958 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.
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1958 Aston Martin DB3 | 1976 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
Model | DB3 | 400 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2922 cc | 4823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 336 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 120 L |