1995 Bentley Azure vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1995 Bentley Azure is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 7,033 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (209 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Azure weights approximately 475 kg more than 1969 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, 1995 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercury Montego. (452 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1995 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercury Montego. 1995 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1969 Mercury Montego has manual transmission. 1969 Mercury Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Bentley Azure | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Bentley | Mercury |
Model | Azure | Montego |
Year Released | 1995 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6747 cc | 7033 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 452 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3010 mm |