1959 Bentley S2 vs. 1982 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1982 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 23 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 6,223 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 470 kg more than 1982 Ford Thunderbird.
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 | 1982 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | S2 | Thunderbird |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6223 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 96.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1918 kg | 1448 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 80 L |
