1955 Bentley R Type Continental vs. 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Bentley R Type Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Bentley R Type Continental would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Bentley R Type Continental weights approximately 100 kg more than 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis.
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:
1955 Bentley R Type Continental | 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Bentley | Mercury |
Model | R Type Continental | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1955 | 1978 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4887 cc | 5766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 139 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2910 mm |