1984 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 1971 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1984 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 6,748 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Bentley Mulsanne is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 600 kg more than 1971 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.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Bentley Mulsanne | 1971 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Bentley | Mercury |
Model | Mulsanne | Cougar |
Year Released | 1984 | 1971 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6748 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 |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2860 mm |