1997 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1973 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1997 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Aston Martin DB7 (335 HP) has 167 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Cougar. (168 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1973 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, 1997 Aston Martin DB7 (488 Nm) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Cougar. (363 Nm). This means 1997 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Aston Martin DB7 | 1973 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mercury |
| Model | DB7 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3200 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 168 HP |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2860 mm |
