1969 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1970 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1970 Mercury Montego is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Aston Martin DB6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Aston Martin DB6 would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Aston Martin DB6 (325 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Montego. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Montego weights approximately 198 kg more than 1969 Aston Martin DB6.
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, 1969 Aston Martin DB6 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1969 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Aston Martin DB6 | 1970 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mercury |
| Model | DB6 | Montego |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3010 mm |
