1950 Bentley Mark VI vs. 1987 Ford Orion
To start off, 1987 Ford Orion is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Bentley Mark VI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Bentley Mark VI would be higher. At 4,257 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Bentley Mark VI is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Bentley Mark VI weights approximately 950 kg more than 1987 Ford Orion.
Because 1950 Bentley Mark VI is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1950 Bentley Mark VI. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Ford Orion, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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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1950 Bentley Mark VI | 1987 Ford Orion | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Mark VI | Orion |
Year Released | 1950 | 1987 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4257 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2410 mm |