1959 Bentley S2 vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1970 Ford Cortina is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Bentley S2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Bentley S2 would be higher. At 6,230 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Bentley S2 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Bentley S2 weights approximately 1126 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina.
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:
| 1959 Bentley S2 | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | S2 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6230 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 44 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1986 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2500 mm |
