1949 Bentley Mark VI vs. 2013 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2013 Ford Mustang is newer by 64 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Bentley Mark VI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Bentley Mark VI would be higher. At 5,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Bentley Mark VI weights approximately 102 kg more than 2013 Ford Mustang.
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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1949 Bentley Mark VI | 2013 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Mark VI | Mustang |
Year Released | 1949 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4257 cc | 5800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 653 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1748 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4778 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2035 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1438 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2720 mm |