2004 Bentley Continental vs. 1993 Mercury Mystique
To start off, 2004 Bentley Continental is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mercury Mystique. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mercury Mystique would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1993 Mercury Mystique. (168 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1993 Mercury Mystique. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1137 kg more than 1993 Mercury Mystique. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 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 2004 Bentley Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 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, 2004 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 655 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mercury Mystique. (220 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2004 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mercury Mystique.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Bentley Continental | 1993 Mercury Mystique | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercury |
| Model | Continental | Mystique |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2543 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1313 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2710 mm |
