1999 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 302 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 463 kg more than 1967 Mercury Comet. 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, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1999 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Aston Martin DB7 | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercury |
Model | DB7 | Comet |
Year Released | 1999 | 1967 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 1362 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2950 mm |