1970 Ford Zephyr vs. 2011 Bentley Mulsanne
To start off, 2011 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 6,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Bentley Mulsanne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Bentley Mulsanne (505 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 424 more horse power than 1970 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 1335 kg more than 1970 Ford Zephyr. 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. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Bentley Mulsanne (1,018 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 864 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Zephyr. (154 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2011 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Zephyr | 2011 Bentley Mulsanne | |
Make | Ford | Bentley |
Model | Zephyr | Mulsanne |
Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 6800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 505 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 154 Nm | 1018 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 2585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5575 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1925 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1521 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3266 mm |