1957 Bentley S1 vs. 2012 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2012 Ford Mustang is newer by 55 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Bentley S1 weights approximately 38 kg more than 2012 Ford Mustang.
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 2012 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2012 Ford Mustang 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 | 2012 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | S1 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4887 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 412 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1687 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4778 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2720 mm |
