1999 Bentley Azure vs. 1999 Mercury Cougar
To start off, both 1999 Bentley Azure and 1999 Mercury Cougar were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 234 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Cougar. (168 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1106 kg more than 1999 Mercury Cougar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Bentley Azure is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Bentley Azure. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Cougar, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 527 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Cougar. (223 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Cougar. 1999 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1999 Mercury Cougar has manual transmission. 1999 Mercury Cougar will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Azure | 1999 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercury |
| Model | Azure | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6745 cc | 2530 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 82.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1344 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2710 mm |
