1999 Bentley Azure vs. 1969 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1999 Bentley Azure is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 6,745 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Azure weights approximately 520 kg more than 1969 Mercury Monterey. 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, 1999 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 367 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercury Monterey. (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercury Monterey.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Bentley Azure | 1969 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Bentley | Mercury |
Model | Azure | Monterey |
Year Released | 1999 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6745 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3160 mm |