1965 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1953 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 3,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Aston Martin DB5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 1953 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 765 kg more than 1953 Ford Prefect. 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, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 (389 Nm @ 3850 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1965 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Aston Martin DB5 | 1953 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | DB5 | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2220 mm |
