1955 Bentley S1 vs. 1997 Mercury MC4
To start off, 1997 Mercury MC4 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Bentley S1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Bentley S1 would be higher. At 4,886 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Bentley S1 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:
1955 Bentley S1 | 1997 Mercury MC4 | |
Make | Bentley | Mercury |
Model | S1 | MC4 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4886 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 202 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |