2005 Bentley Continental vs. 1969 Mercury Monterey
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 Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 6,750 cc, 2005 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 389 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 520 kg more than 1969 Mercury Monterey. 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 492 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercury Monterey. (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercury Monterey.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Bentley Continental | 1969 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Bentley | Mercury |
Model | Continental | Monterey |
Year Released | 2005 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5769 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1930 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3160 mm |