2000 Bentley Azure vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2000 Bentley Azure is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (142 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Azure weights approximately 675 kg more than 1969 Mercury Montego. 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, 2000 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 415 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercury Montego. (335 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercury Montego. 2000 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1969 Mercury Montego has manual transmission. 1969 Mercury Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Bentley Azure | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Bentley | Mercury |
Model | Azure | Montego |
Year Released | 2000 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6747 cc | 4945 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3010 mm |