2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 34 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 4,282 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (381 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 50 kg more than 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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 V8 Vantage (417 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercury |
Model | V8 Vantage | Montego |
Year Released | 2007 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4282 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 381 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 417 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 93.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3010 mm |