2007 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 (451 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 309 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (142 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1969 Mercury Montego. 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, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 (570 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercury Montego. (335 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Aston Martin DB9 | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mercury |
| Model | DB9 | Montego |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 4945 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 451 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3010 mm |
