1951 Bentley Mark VI vs. 1959 Ford Popular
To start off, 1959 Ford Popular is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Bentley Mark VI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Bentley Mark VI would be higher. At 4,256 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Bentley Mark VI is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Bentley Mark VI weights approximately 1115 kg more than 1959 Ford Popular.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Bentley Mark VI | 1959 Ford Popular | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Mark VI | Popular |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4256 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 26 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2300 mm |
