2005 Bentley Continental GT vs. 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2005 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental GT (553 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 345 more horse power than 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis. (208 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 508 kg more than 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Bentley Continental GT is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental GT will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Bentley Continental GT (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis. (360 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Bentley Continental GT | 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Bentley | Mercury |
Model | Continental GT | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 4604 cc |
Engine Type | W | V |
Horse Power | 553 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2340 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 72 L |