1951 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1965 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1965 Ford Corsair is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Aston Martin DB3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Aston Martin DB3 would be higher. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Aston Martin DB3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Aston Martin DB3 (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (97 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Corsair weights approximately 26 kg more than 1951 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, 1951 Aston Martin DB3 (243 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (164 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1951 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Aston Martin DB3 | 1965 Ford Corsair | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | DB3 | Corsair |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 243 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1031 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1620 mm |
