2009 Bentley Azure vs. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2009 Bentley Azure is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mercury Mountaineer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mercury Mountaineer would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Azure (493 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Mountaineer. (208 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Mountaineer.
Because 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Bentley Azure. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer 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, 2009 Bentley Azure (738 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 413 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Mountaineer. (325 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Azure | 1999 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercury |
| Model | Azure | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 4012 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 738 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2840 mm |
