1958 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 2005 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2005 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 47 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 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1958 Aston Martin DB3. (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1958 Aston Martin DB3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 794 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.
Because 2005 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 Aston Martin DB3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Aston Martin DB3. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Aston Martin DB3. 2005 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 1958 Aston Martin DB3 has manual transmission. 1958 Aston Martin DB3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Aston Martin DB3 | 2005 Ford Five Hundred | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB3 | Five Hundred |
Year Released | 1958 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2922 cc | 2983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 203 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 195 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1734 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |