1961 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1967 Mercury Brougham
To start off, 1967 Mercury Brougham is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 6,990 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Brougham (340 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1961 Aston Martin DB4. (238 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Brougham should accelerate faster than 1961 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, 1967 Mercury Brougham (627 Nm) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Aston Martin DB4. (320 Nm). This means 1967 Mercury Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Aston Martin DB4.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Aston Martin DB4 | 1967 Mercury Brougham | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercury |
Model | DB4 | Brougham |
Year Released | 1961 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3668 cc | 6990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 627 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3130 mm |