2002 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1969 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,934 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish (454 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 20 kg more than 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish.
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 Vanquish (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercury Monterey. (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercury Monterey. 1969 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish has manual transmission. 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Aston Martin Vanquish | 1969 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercury |
Model | Vanquish | Monterey |
Year Released | 2002 | 1969 |
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 | 454 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3160 mm |