1970 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Aston Martin DB6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Aston Martin DB6 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Aston Martin DB6 (282 HP) has 58 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. (224 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 211 kg more than 1970 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, 1970 Aston Martin DB6 (400 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. (373 Nm). This means 1970 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Aston Martin DB6 | 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercury |
Model | DB6 | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 224 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 373 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 1836 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 72 L |