1959 Bentley S2 vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 53 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 282 kg more than 2012 Ford Falcon.
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 | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | S2 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6230 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 261 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1986 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2838 mm |