1964 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1987 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1987 Mercury Cougar is newer by 23 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 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Aston Martin DB5 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 15 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.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Aston Martin DB5 | 1987 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercury |
Model | DB5 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1964 | 1987 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 2300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2650 mm |