2003 Bentley Azure vs. 1954 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2003 Bentley Azure is newer by 49 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 6,745 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Azure 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, 2003 Bentley Azure (750 Nm) has 427 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (323 Nm). This means 2003 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Bentley Azure | 1954 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Bentley | Mercury |
Model | Azure | Montclair |
Year Released | 2003 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6745 cc | 4192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 323 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 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 | 5350 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2980 mm |