1973 Mercury Montego vs. 2010 Bentley Continental Supersports
To start off, 2010 Bentley Continental Supersports is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Bentley Continental Supersports (621 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 452 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (169 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental Supersports should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Continental Supersports weights approximately 450 kg more than 1973 Mercury Montego. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Bentley Continental Supersports is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Mercury Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental Supersports 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, 2010 Bentley Continental Supersports (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 397 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Montego. (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Continental Supersports will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mercury Montego | 2010 Bentley Continental Supersports | |
| Make | Mercury | Bentley |
| Model | Montego | Continental Supersports |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 621 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1791 kg | 2241 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1946 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1379 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 90 L |
