1958 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1980 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1980 Ferrari 208 is newer by 22 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 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Aston Martin DB3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 153 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 365 kg more than 1958 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, 1958 Aston Martin DB3 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ferrari 208. (171 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1958 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Aston Martin DB3 | 1980 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | DB3 | 208 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2350 mm |
