1996 Bentley Continental vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1996 Bentley Continental is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (405 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet.
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, 1996 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercury Comet. (645 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Bentley Continental | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Bentley | Mercury |
Model | Continental | Comet |
Year Released | 1996 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 405 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 645 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2950 mm |