2000 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1972 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,934 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 (435 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Monterey. (164 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 150 kg more than 2000 Aston Martin DB7.
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, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 (540 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Monterey. (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Monterey. 1972 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 2000 Aston Martin DB7 has manual transmission. 2000 Aston Martin DB7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Aston Martin DB7 | 1972 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercury |
Model | DB7 | Monterey |
Year Released | 2000 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5934 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 435 HP | 164 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 540 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 88.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3160 mm |