1952 Bentley Mark VI vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 1968 Ford Escort is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Bentley Mark VI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Bentley Mark VI would be higher. At 4,256 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Bentley Mark VI is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Bentley Mark VI weights approximately 1049 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort.
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:
1952 Bentley Mark VI | 1968 Ford Escort | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Mark VI | Escort |
Year Released | 1952 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4256 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 56 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1854 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2410 mm |