2005 Bentley Continental vs. 1969 Mercury Montego

To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 7,033 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 343 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (209 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 475 kg more than 1969 Mercury Montego. 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, 2005 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 423 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercury Montego. (452 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercury Montego. 2005 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1969 Mercury Montego has manual transmission. 1969 Mercury Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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