1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1968 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercury Montclair would be higher. At 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (402 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1968 Mercury Montclair. (267 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercury Montclair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 178 kg more than 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (550 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mercury Montclair. (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mercury Montclair.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1968 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercury |
Model | V8 Vantage | Montclair |
Year Released | 1989 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 546 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1998 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3130 mm |