1959 Bentley S2 vs. 1979 Ford LTD
To start off, 1979 Ford LTD is newer by 20 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 196 kg more than 1979 Ford LTD.
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 | 1979 Ford LTD | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | S2 | LTD |
Year Released | 1959 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6230 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 297 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1986 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3080 mm |