1961 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1974 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1974 Mercury Montego is newer by 13 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 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 465 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, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 (376 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1961 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Aston Martin DB4 | 1974 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercury |
Model | DB4 | Montego |
Year Released | 1961 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3010 mm |