2006 Bentley Arnage vs. 1971 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2006 Bentley Arnage is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Bentley Arnage (399 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 891 kg more than 1971 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, 2006 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 587 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercury Montego. 2006 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1971 Mercury Montego has manual transmission. 1971 Mercury Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Bentley Arnage | 1971 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercury |
| Model | Arnage | Montego |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 399 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2586 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 3010 mm |
