2001 Bentley Continental vs. 1999 Mercury Mystique
To start off, 2001 Bentley Continental is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mercury Mystique. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mercury Mystique 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 673 kg more than 1999 Mercury Mystique.
Because 2001 Bentley Continental is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Bentley Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Mystique, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 651 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Mystique. (224 Nm). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Mystique. 2001 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1999 Mercury Mystique has manual transmission. 1999 Mercury Mystique will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Bentley Continental | 1999 Mercury Mystique | |
Make | Bentley | Mercury |
Model | Continental | Mystique |
Year Released | 2001 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6746 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 224 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1777 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2710 mm |