2006 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 1955 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Mercury Montclair would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 1955 Mercury Montclair. (159 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1955 Mercury Montclair.
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, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 (570 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Mercury Montclair. (323 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Mercury Montclair.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Aston Martin DB9 | 1955 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mercury |
| Model | DB9 | Montclair |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2980 mm |
