1965 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1974 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1974 Mercury Montego is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Aston Martin DB5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Aston Martin DB5 would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Montego. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 329 kg more than 1965 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, 1974 Mercury Montego (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Aston Martin DB5. (389 Nm @ 3850 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Aston Martin DB5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Aston Martin DB5 | 1974 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mercury |
| Model | DB5 | Montego |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1859 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 87 L |
