1957 Bentley S1 vs. 1966 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1966 Ford Falcon is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Bentley S1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Bentley S1 would be higher. At 4,887 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Bentley S1 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Bentley S1 weights approximately 606 kg more than 1966 Ford Falcon.
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. 1957 Bentley S1 has automatic transmission and 1966 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1966 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1957 Bentley S1 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Bentley S1 | 1966 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | S1 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4887 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 106 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1119 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2720 mm |
