1964 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 21 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 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 220 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 (389 Nm @ 3850 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis. (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1964 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Aston Martin DB5 | 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercury |
Model | DB5 | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1964 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 4940 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 90 L |