2004 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2004 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 31 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, 2004 Aston Martin DB9 (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (169 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 81 kg more than 2004 Aston Martin DB9.
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, 2004 Aston Martin DB9 (570 Nm) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Montego. (403 Nm). This means 2004 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Aston Martin DB9 | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mercury |
| Model | DB9 | Montego |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5930 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1791 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 85 L |
