1995 Bentley Continental vs. 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Bentley Continental 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 173 more horse power than 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis. (208 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Continental weights approximately 705 kg more than 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Bentley Continental | 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercury |
| Model | Continental | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1980 mm |
