1959 Aston Martin DBR2 vs. 1967 Mercury Park Lane
To start off, 1967 Mercury Park Lane is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Aston Martin DBR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Aston Martin DBR2 would be higher. At 6,990 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Park Lane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Park Lane (340 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1959 Aston Martin DBR2. (312 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Park Lane should accelerate faster than 1959 Aston Martin DBR2.
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:
| 1959 Aston Martin DBR2 | 1967 Mercury Park Lane | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mercury |
| Model | DBR2 | Park Lane |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4164 cc | 6990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 312 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3130 mm |
