2006 Bentley Continental GT vs. 1989 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2006 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2006 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Bentley Continental GT (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 412 more horse power than 1989 Mercury Cougar. (140 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 1989 Mercury Cougar.
Because 2006 Bentley Continental GT is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Mercury Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Continental GT will offer significantly more control. 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 Continental GT (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mercury Cougar. (292 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Bentley Continental GT | 1989 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercury |
| Model | Continental GT | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 3799 cc |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 552 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 72 L |
