1977 Ford Granada vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Granada would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (616 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 456 more horse power than 1977 Ford Granada. (160 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 950 kg more than 1977 Ford Granada. 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 1977 Ford Granada. 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 @ 5600 RPM) has 580 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Granada. (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Granada. 2013 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1977 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1977 Ford Granada 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:
| 1977 Ford Granada | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Ford | Bentley |
| Model | Granada | Continental |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2790 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 616 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 2350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4804 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2227 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1394 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 90 L |
