1995 Bentley Continental vs. 1974 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1995 Bentley Continental is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Bentley Continental (381 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Montego. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Continental weights approximately 561 kg more than 1974 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 Continental (717 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Montego. (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1995 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Bentley Continental | 1974 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Bentley | Mercury |
Model | Continental | Montego |
Year Released | 1995 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 6555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 381 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 717 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 1859 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 5840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 87 L |