1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2006 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2006 Mercury Monterey is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 348 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Monterey. (201 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 20 kg more than 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Because 2006 Mercury Monterey is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Monterey will offer significantly more control. 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, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 388 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Monterey. (357 Nm @ 3650 RPM). This means 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Monterey.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2006 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mercury |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Monterey |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5338 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 98 L |
