1946 Bentley Mark VI vs. 1959 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1959 Ford Zodiac is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Bentley Mark VI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Bentley Mark VI would be higher. At 4,566 cc (6 cylinders), 1946 Bentley Mark VI is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Bentley Mark VI weights approximately 662 kg more than 1959 Ford Zodiac.
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.
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1946 Bentley Mark VI | 1959 Ford Zodiac | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Mark VI | Zodiac |
Year Released | 1946 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4566 cc | 2552 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 76 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 114.3 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1854 kg | 1192 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2720 mm |