1976 Ford Fiesta vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Fiesta 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 (602 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 558 more horse power than 1976 Ford Fiesta. (44 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1725 kg more than 1976 Ford Fiesta. 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 1976 Ford Fiesta. 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 (750 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 685 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Fiesta. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Fiesta. 2013 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1976 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 1976 Ford Fiesta 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:
| 1976 Ford Fiesta | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Ford | Bentley |
| Model | Fiesta | Continental |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 957 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 602 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 55.7 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 2440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2118 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1465 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3065 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 90 L |
