2007 Bentley Azure vs. 1967 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2007 Bentley Azure is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Montclair would be higher. At 6,989 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Bentley Azure (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Montclair. (340 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Montclair.
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, 2007 Bentley Azure (875 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Montclair. (626 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Montclair.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Bentley Azure | 1967 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercury |
| Model | Azure | Montclair |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 6989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 626 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 3130 mm |
