1957 Aston Martin DBR2 vs. 1954 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1957 Aston Martin DBR2 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercury Montclair would be higher. At 4,192 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Aston Martin DBR2 (311 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Aston Martin DBR2 should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Aston Martin DBR2 | 1954 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercury |
Model | DBR2 | Montclair |
Year Released | 1957 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4164 cc | 4192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 311 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2980 mm |