1962 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 44 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. (293 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Aston Martin DB4. (376 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer 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 | 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mercury |
| Model | DB4 | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3669 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 293 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 85 L |
