1965 Ford Mustang vs. 2012 Bentley Mulsanne
To start off, 2012 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 6,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Bentley Mulsanne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Bentley Mulsanne (505 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 1965 Ford Mustang. (208 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 1420 kg more than 1965 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
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1965 Ford Mustang | 2012 Bentley Mulsanne | |
Make | Ford | Bentley |
Model | Mustang | Mulsanne |
Year Released | 1965 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4733 cc | 6800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 505 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 2585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5575 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1925 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1521 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3266 mm |