2008 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2006 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercury Mariner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercury Mariner would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 289 kg more than 2006 Mercury Mariner.
Because 2006 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Aston Martin DB7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mariner will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Aston Martin DB7 (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Mariner. (262 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Aston Martin DB7 | 2006 Mercury Mariner | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercury |
Model | DB7 | Mariner |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 201 HP |
Torque | 542 Nm | 262 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4850 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1571 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 62 L |