1956 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1974 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1974 Mercury Montego is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Aston Martin DB3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Aston Martin DB3 would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Aston Martin DB3 (210 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 781 kg more than 1956 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, 1974 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Aston Martin DB3. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Aston Martin DB3.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Aston Martin DB3 | 1974 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercury |
Model | DB3 | Montego |
Year Released | 1956 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2920 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 195 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 3010 mm |