2005 Bentley Continental vs. 1977 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Mercury Cougar 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 288 more horse power than 1977 Mercury Cougar. (133 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1977 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 595 kg more than 1977 Mercury Cougar. 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 @ 2100 RPM) has 539 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mercury Cougar. (336 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Bentley Continental | 1977 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Bentley | Mercury |
Model | Continental | Cougar |
Year Released | 2005 | 1977 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 2100 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2910 mm |