1956 Ford Popular vs. 2011 Bentley Mulsanne
To start off, 2011 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Popular would be higher. At 6,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Bentley Mulsanne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Bentley Mulsanne (505 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 479 more horse power than 1956 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 1850 kg more than 1956 Ford Popular. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Bentley Mulsanne (1,018 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 955 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Popular. 2011 Bentley Mulsanne has automatic transmission and 1956 Ford Popular has manual transmission. 1956 Ford Popular will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Bentley Mulsanne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Popular | 2011 Bentley Mulsanne | |
| Make | Ford | Bentley |
| Model | Popular | Mulsanne |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 6800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 505 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 1018 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 2585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 5575 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1521 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 3266 mm |
