1977 Bentley T vs. 1970 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1977 Bentley T is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Bentley T is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Bentley T weights approximately 585 kg more than 1970 Mercury Cougar.
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. 1977 Bentley T has automatic transmission and 1970 Mercury Cougar has manual transmission. 1970 Mercury Cougar will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Bentley T will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Bentley T | 1970 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Bentley | Mercury |
Model | T | Cougar |
Year Released | 1977 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6749 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 167 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2235 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 5840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2860 mm |