1946 Bentley Mark VI vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 35 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 529 kg more than 1981 Ford Granada.
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. 1981 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1946 Bentley Mark VI has manual transmission. 1946 Bentley Mark VI will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1946 Bentley Mark VI | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Mark VI | Granada |
Year Released | 1946 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4566 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 93.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 114.3 mm | 68.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1854 kg | 1325 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2780 mm |