1956 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1975 Mercury Cougar

To start off, 1975 Mercury Cougar is newer by 19 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 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mercury Cougar (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1956 Aston Martin DB3. (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1956 Aston Martin DB3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 1025 kg more than 1956 Aston Martin DB3. 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, 1975 Mercury Cougar (378 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Aston Martin DB3. (243 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1975 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Aston Martin DB3.

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