1953 Bentley R Type Continental vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 23 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 4,887 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Bentley R Type Continental 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 | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | R Type Continental | Cortina |
Year Released | 1953 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4887 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 73 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 54 L |