1963 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2003 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2003 Mercury Monterey is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 4,194 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2003 Mercury Monterey. (198 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 2003 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 785 kg more than 1963 Aston Martin DB4.
Because 1963 Aston Martin DB4 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Aston Martin DB4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Mercury Monterey, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 (377 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mercury Monterey. (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1963 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mercury Monterey. 2003 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1963 Aston Martin DB4 has manual transmission. 1963 Aston Martin DB4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1963 Aston Martin DB4 | 2003 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercury |
Model | DB4 | Monterey |
Year Released | 1963 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 4194 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 377 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 95 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 2010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 98 L |