1968 Mercury Montclair vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercury Montclair would be higher. At 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (621 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 354 more horse power than 1968 Mercury Montclair. (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercury Montclair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 397 kg more than 1968 Mercury Montclair. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Bentley Continental is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Mercury Montclair. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Bentley Continental (800 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mercury Montclair. (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mercury Montclair.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Mercury Montclair | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
Make | Mercury | Bentley |
Model | Montclair | Continental |
Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6393 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 621 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 546 Nm | 800 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Vehicle Weight | 1998 kg | 2395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4804 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2194 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1388 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2745 mm |