1962 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1970 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 1970 Mercury Marauder is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 6,392 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Marauder. (171 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 770 kg more than 1962 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, 1970 Mercury Marauder (383 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Aston Martin DB4. (376 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Aston Martin DB4.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Aston Martin DB4 | 1970 Mercury Marauder | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercury |
Model | DB4 | Marauder |
Year Released | 1962 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3669 cc | 6392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3160 mm |