1950 Ford Zephyr vs. 2011 Bentley Continental GTC
To start off, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC is newer by 61 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC (600 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 543 more horse power than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 1422 kg more than 1950 Ford Zephyr. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Bentley Continental GTC is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1950 Ford Zephyr. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC 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, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC (750 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 599 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Zephyr. 2011 Bentley Continental GTC has automatic transmission and 1950 Ford Zephyr has manual transmission. 1950 Ford Zephyr will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Bentley Continental GTC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Ford Zephyr | 2011 Bentley Continental GTC | |
| Make | Ford | Bentley |
| Model | Zephyr | Continental GTC |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 600 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 2567 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1389 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 90 L |
