1999 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (169 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 84 kg more than 1973 Mercury Montego. 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 (550 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Montego. (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1999 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Montego. 1973 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 1999 Aston Martin DB7 has manual transmission. 1999 Aston Martin DB7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Aston Martin DB7 | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercury |
Model | DB7 | Montego |
Year Released | 1999 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 6555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 414 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 1791 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 85 L |