2008 Bentley Azure vs. 1967 Mercury Park Lane
To start off, 2008 Bentley Azure is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Park Lane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Park Lane would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Bentley Azure (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Park Lane. (325 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Park Lane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1335 kg more than 1967 Mercury Park Lane. 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, 2008 Bentley Azure (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Park Lane. (602 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Park Lane.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Bentley Azure | 1967 Mercury Park Lane | |
Make | Bentley | Mercury |
Model | Azure | Park Lane |
Year Released | 2008 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 6722 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 602 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 103 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 3130 mm |