1952 Bentley R Type Continental vs. 1955 Ford Popular
To start off, 1955 Ford Popular is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Bentley R Type Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Bentley R Type Continental would be higher. At 4,566 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Bentley R Type Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Bentley R Type Continental weights approximately 916 kg more than 1955 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:
| 1952 Bentley R Type Continental | 1955 Ford Popular | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | R Type Continental | Popular |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4566 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 |
| Vehicle Weight | 1651 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2300 mm |
