1988 Bentley Continental vs. 1989 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1989 Mercury Cougar is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine.
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:
| 1988 Bentley Continental | 1989 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercury |
| Model | Continental | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 140 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2880 mm |
