2001 Bentley Azure vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2001 Bentley Azure is newer by 32 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), 2001 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Azure weights approximately 525 kg more than 1969 Mercury Montego.
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. 2001 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. 2001 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Bentley Azure | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Bentley | Mercury |
Model | Azure | Montego |
Year Released | 2001 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6747 cc | 6589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1925 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 |