1953 Bentley R Type Continental vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1976 Ford Falcon 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon 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 Falcon | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | R Type Continental | Falcon |
Year Released | 1953 | 1976 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4887 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 238 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2830 mm |