1983 Mercury Lynx vs. 2011 Bentley Continental GTC
To start off, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Mercury Lynx. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Mercury Lynx would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 482 more horse power than 1983 Mercury Lynx. (70 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 1983 Mercury Lynx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 1613 kg more than 1983 Mercury Lynx. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Bentley Continental GTC is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Mercury Lynx. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC 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, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 529 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Mercury Lynx. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Mercury Lynx.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Mercury Lynx | 2011 Bentley Continental GTC | |
| Make | Mercury | Bentley |
| Model | Lynx | Continental GTC |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Vehicle Weight | 954 kg | 2567 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1397 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2746 mm |
