1999 Bentley Continental vs. 1974 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1999 Bentley Continental is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bentley Continental (422 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 340 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1230 kg more than 1974 Mercury Comet. 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 Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 697 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Comet. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Comet. 1999 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1974 Mercury Comet has manual transmission. 1974 Mercury Comet will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Bentley Continental | 1974 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Bentley | Mercury |
Model | Continental | Comet |
Year Released | 1999 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 422 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2800 mm |