1972 Ford Cortina vs. 2010 Bentley Continental GTC
To start off, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 496 more horse power than 1972 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 1441 kg more than 1972 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Bentley Continental GTC is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Ford Cortina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC 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, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 559 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Cortina. 2010 Bentley Continental GTC has automatic transmission and 1972 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1972 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Bentley Continental GTC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Cortina | 2010 Bentley Continental GTC | |
| Make | Ford | Bentley |
| Model | Cortina | Continental GTC |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 2485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1397 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 90 L |
