1961 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1969 Mercury Montego is newer by 8 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 5,767 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 (238 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 505 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, 1969 Mercury Montego (382 Nm) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Aston Martin DB4. (320 Nm). This means 1969 Mercury Montego 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 | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercury |
Model | DB4 | Montego |
Year Released | 1961 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3668 cc | 5767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 382 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 88.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 85 L |