1996 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1967 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1996 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Aston Martin DB7 (331 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Cougar. (217 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1967 Mercury Cougar. 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, 1996 Aston Martin DB7 (490 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Cougar. (432 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1996 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Aston Martin DB7 | 1967 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercury |
Model | DB7 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1996 | 1967 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3239 cc | 7003 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 331 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 432 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2830 mm |