1978 Bentley T vs. 1994 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1994 Ford Scorpio is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Bentley T. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Bentley T would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Bentley T is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Bentley T weights approximately 980 kg more than 1994 Ford Scorpio.
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. 1978 Bentley T has automatic transmission and 1994 Ford Scorpio has manual transmission. 1994 Ford Scorpio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Bentley T will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Bentley T | 1994 Ford Scorpio | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | T | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 108 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2235 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2780 mm |
