2009 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish (521 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (267 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 181 kg more than 1966 Mercury Comet. 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, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish (577 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercury Comet. (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Aston Martin Vanquish | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercury |
Model | Vanquish | Comet |
Year Released | 2009 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 521 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 577 Nm | 546 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2950 mm |