1965 AC 427 vs. 2000 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2000 Bentley Continental is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 AC 427. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 AC 427 would be higher. At 6,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 AC 427 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 AC 427 (410 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2000 Bentley Continental. (380 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 AC 427 should accelerate faster than 2000 Bentley Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1023 kg more than 1965 AC 427.
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. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Bentley Continental (717 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 AC 427. (652 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 AC 427.
Compare all specifications:
1965 AC 427 | 2000 Bentley Continental | |
Make | AC | Bentley |
Model | 427 | Continental |
Year Released | 1965 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6997 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 410 HP | 380 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 652 Nm | 717 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 107.7 mm | 104.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 99.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1397 kg | 2420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2060 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2970 mm |