1965 Ford Cortina vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 3,993 cc, 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 451 more horse power than 1965 Ford Cortina. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1635 kg more than 1965 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Bentley Continental is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Ford Cortina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental will offer significantly more control. 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 (660 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 570 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Cortina. 2013 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1965 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1965 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ford Cortina | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Ford | Bentley |
| Model | Cortina | Continental |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 660 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 835 kg | 2470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 2227 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1403 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 90 L |
