1970 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1954 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1970 Aston Martin DB6 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercury Montclair would be higher. At 4,192 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Aston Martin DB6 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
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, 1970 Aston Martin DB6 (400 Nm) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (323 Nm). This means 1970 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Aston Martin DB6 | 1954 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercury |
Model | DB6 | Montclair |
Year Released | 1970 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 4192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 323 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 78.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2980 mm |