2006 Aston Martin V12 vs. 1968 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2006 Aston Martin V12 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Aston Martin V12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Aston Martin V12 (521 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 327 more horse power than 1968 Mercury Cougar. (194 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin V12 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Aston Martin V12 weights approximately 278 kg more than 1968 Mercury Cougar. 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, 2006 Aston Martin V12 (577 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mercury Cougar. (297 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Aston Martin V12 | 1968 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercury |
Model | V12 | Cougar |
Year Released | 2006 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 521 HP | 194 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 577 Nm | 297 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1878 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2830 mm |