1958 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1998 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1998 Mercury Tracer is newer by 40 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 44 more horse power than 1998 Mercury Tracer. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1998 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 200 kg more than 1958 Aston Martin DB3.
Because 1958 Aston Martin DB3 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1958 Aston Martin DB3. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Mercury Tracer, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mercury Tracer. (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1958 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Aston Martin DB3 | 1998 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mercury |
| Model | DB3 | Tracer |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2510 mm |
