1958 Bentley S1 vs. 1988 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1988 Ford Fairlane is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Bentley S1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Bentley S1 would be higher. At 4,887 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Bentley S1 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Bentley S1 weights approximately 98 kg more than 1988 Ford Fairlane.
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. 1958 Bentley S1 has automatic transmission and 1988 Ford Fairlane has manual transmission. 1988 Ford Fairlane will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1958 Bentley S1 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Bentley S1 | 1988 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | S1 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1958 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4887 cc | 4089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1728 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2950 mm |