1958 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1989 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1989 Ford Sierra is newer by 31 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, 1958 Aston Martin DB3 (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1989 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Sierra weights approximately 75 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 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1958 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Aston Martin DB3 | 1989 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | DB3 | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2620 mm |
