1960 Ford Taunus vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (631 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 578 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1464 kg more than 1960 Ford Taunus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Ford Taunus is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Ford Taunus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Bentley Continental (800 Nm) has 689 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ford Taunus | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Ford | Bentley |
| Model | Taunus | Continental |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 631 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 2430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4804 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2194 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1393 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2745 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 90 L |
