1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560
To start off, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Bentley Mulsanne 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 178 more horse power than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. (142 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 791 kg more than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. 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 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. (454 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Bentley Mulsanne | 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Mulsanne | 560 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5547 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 617 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 94.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1619 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2460 mm |
