2005 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 1973 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2005 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 7,542 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Aston Martin DB9 (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Cougar. (213 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 395 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Aston Martin DB9 (571 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Cougar. (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2005 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Aston Martin DB9 | 1973 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mercury |
| Model | DB9 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 7542 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 213 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 571 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2910 mm |
