1970 Ford Cortina vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (621 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 577 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (44 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1535 kg more than 1970 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 1970 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 (800 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 727 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (73 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Cortina | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Ford | Bentley |
| Model | Cortina | Continental |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 621 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 2395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4804 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2194 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1388 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2745 mm |
