1957 Bentley S1 vs. 1989 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1989 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 32 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Bentley S1 weights approximately 21 kg more than 1989 Ford Crown Victoria.
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:
| 1957 Bentley S1 | 1989 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | S1 | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1989 |
| 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 | 148 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2910 mm |
