1999 Bentley Brooklands vs. 2004 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2004 Mercury Monterey is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Bentley Brooklands. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Bentley Brooklands would be higher. At 6,748 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bentley Brooklands (296 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Monterey. (198 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 339 kg more than 2004 Mercury Monterey. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Bentley Brooklands 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 Brooklands. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Monterey, 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 Brooklands (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Monterey. (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Monterey.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Brooklands | 2004 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercury |
| Model | Brooklands | Monterey |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6748 cc | 4194 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2350 kg | 2011 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3210 mm |
