1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1963 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 6,964 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 38 kg more than 1963 Mercury Monterey.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1963 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercury |
Model | V8 Volante | Monterey |
Year Released | 1984 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 6964 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 309 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1776 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3050 mm |