1990 Bentley Turbo vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1990 Bentley Turbo is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Bentley Turbo (316 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 715 kg more than 1972 Mercury Montego. 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, 1990 Bentley Turbo (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 502 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1990 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Montego. 1990 Bentley Turbo has automatic transmission and 1972 Mercury Montego has manual transmission. 1972 Mercury Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Bentley Turbo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Bentley Turbo | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercury |
| Model | Turbo | Montego |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 316 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3010 mm |
