1964 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1971 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1971 Mercury Monterey is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Aston Martin DB5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Aston Martin DB5 would be higher. At 5,768 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 400 kg more than 1964 Aston Martin DB5.
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, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 (390 Nm @ 3850 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercury Monterey. (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1964 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercury Monterey.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Aston Martin DB5 | 1971 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercury |
Model | DB5 | Monterey |
Year Released | 1964 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 5768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 88.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3160 mm |