1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 1973 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Bentley Mulsanne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne (320 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Cougar. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 376 kg more than 1973 Mercury Cougar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne (617 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Cougar. (377 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Bentley Mulsanne | 1973 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Bentley | Mercury |
Model | Mulsanne | Cougar |
Year Released | 1983 | 1973 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 617 Nm | 377 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 2034 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2910 mm |