2007 Bentley Azure vs. 1971 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2007 Bentley Azure is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 6,761 cc, 2007 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Bentley Azure (452 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 289 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Azure weights approximately 765 kg more than 1971 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, 2007 Bentley Azure (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 492 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercury Monterey. (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercury Monterey.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Bentley Azure | 1971 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Bentley | Mercury |
Model | Azure | Monterey |
Year Released | 2007 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 5768 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 452 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 88.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 3160 mm |