2001 Bentley Continental vs. 1954 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2001 Bentley Continental is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercury Montclair would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
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, 2001 Bentley Continental (875 Nm) has 552 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (323 Nm). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Bentley Continental | 1954 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Bentley | Mercury |
Model | Continental | Montclair |
Year Released | 2001 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 323 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 78.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2980 mm |