2008 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 1970 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 97 kg more than 2008 Aston Martin DB9.
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, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 (571 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Monterey. (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Monterey. 1970 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 2008 Aston Martin DB9 has manual transmission. 2008 Aston Martin DB9 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Aston Martin DB9 | 1970 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercury |
Model | DB9 | Monterey |
Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 444 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 571 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 88.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1932 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3160 mm |