1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1974 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1974 Mercury Cougar is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 5,764 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 (314 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Cougar. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 779 kg more than 1959 Aston Martin DB4.
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, both vehicles can yield 377 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Aston Martin DB4 | 1974 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mercury |
| Model | DB4 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 5764 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1251 kg | 2030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2910 mm |
