1952 Bentley R Type Continental vs. 1966 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1966 Ford 12 M is newer by 14 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 756 kg more than 1966 Ford 12 M.
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 | 1966 Ford 12 M | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | R Type Continental | 12 M |
Year Released | 1952 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4566 cc | 1699 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 70 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1651 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 68 L |