2005 Bentley Continental vs. 1956 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Mercury Montclair would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 2100 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1956 Mercury Montclair. (258 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1956 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.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Bentley Continental | 1956 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Bentley | Mercury |
Model | Continental | Montclair |
Year Released | 2005 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5114 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 258 HP |
Engine RPM | 2100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3110 mm |