2002 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1970 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2002 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Aston Martin DB7 (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 352 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Montego. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1970 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, 2002 Aston Martin DB7 (571 Nm) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm). This means 2002 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Aston Martin DB7 | 1970 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mercury |
| Model | DB7 | Montego |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 571 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3010 mm |
