1961 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1968 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1968 Mercury Montclair is newer by 7 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 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1968 Mercury Montclair. (267 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercury Montclair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 768 kg more 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, 1968 Mercury Montclair (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Aston Martin DB4. (376 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Montclair 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 | 1968 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercury |
Model | DB4 | Montclair |
Year Released | 1961 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 546 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1998 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3130 mm |