2001 Bentley Continental vs. 1983 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2001 Bentley Continental is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 6,746 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 970 kg more than 1983 Mercury Cougar.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Continental | 1983 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercury |
| Model | Continental | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6746 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2650 mm |
