2007 Bentley Azure vs. 1973 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2007 Bentley Azure is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 6,760 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Bentley Azure (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 298 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Cougar. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Cougar.
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 498 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Cougar. (377 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Bentley Azure | 1973 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercury |
| Model | Azure | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6760 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2910 mm |
