1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2007 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2007 Mercury Monterey is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 348 more horse power than 2007 Mercury Monterey. (201 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercury Monterey.
Because 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Monterey, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 388 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercury Monterey. (357 Nm @ 3650 RPM). This means 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercury Monterey. 2007 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2007 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercury |
Model | V8 Vantage | Monterey |
Year Released | 1980 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 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 | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 98 L |