1987 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1974 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda (301 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 295 kg more than 1974 Mercury Monterey. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Monterey. (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Monterey. 1974 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda has manual transmission. 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1974 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercury |
Model | Lagonda | Monterey |
Year Released | 1987 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 460 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3160 mm |