1954 Bentley R Type Continental vs. 1954 Mercury Montclair
To start off, both 1954 Bentley R Type Continental and 1954 Mercury Montclair were released in the same year (1954). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,566 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Bentley R Type Continental is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Bentley R Type Continental | 1954 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Bentley | Mercury |
Model | R Type Continental | Montclair |
Year Released | 1954 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4566 cc | 4192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 158 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2980 mm |