2001 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1974 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2001 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,931 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Aston Martin DB7 (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 298 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Cougar. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Cougar.
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, 2001 Aston Martin DB7 (556 Nm) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Cougar. (377 Nm). This means 2001 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Aston Martin DB7 | 1974 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mercury |
| Model | DB7 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5931 cc | 5764 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 556 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1340 mm |
