2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 vs. 1975 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 (600 HP) has 448 more horse power than 1975 Mercury Cougar. (152 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 should accelerate faster than 1975 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 weights approximately 420 kg more than 1975 Mercury Cougar. 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, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 (651 Nm) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mercury Cougar. (378 Nm). This means 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 | 1975 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercury |
| Model | Exp Speed 8 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3598 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 152 HP |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 378 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2910 mm |
