1955 Bentley S1 vs. 1986 Ford Granada
To start off, 1986 Ford Granada is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Bentley S1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Bentley S1 would be higher. At 4,886 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Bentley S1 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Bentley S1 weights approximately 470 kg more than 1986 Ford Granada.
Because 1986 Ford Granada is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1955 Bentley S1. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Ford Granada will offer significantly more control. 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. 1955 Bentley S1 has automatic transmission and 1986 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1986 Ford Granada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1955 Bentley S1 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1955 Bentley S1 | 1986 Ford Granada | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | S1 | Granada |
Year Released | 1955 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4886 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 151 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 114.3 mm | 68.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 45 L |