1953 Bentley R Type Continental vs. 1968 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1968 Ford Fairlane is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Bentley R Type Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Bentley R Type Continental would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine.
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:
1953 Bentley R Type Continental | 1968 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | R Type Continental | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1953 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4887 cc | 5766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 152 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 40 L |