1978 Ford Escort vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Escort would be higher. At 3,993 cc, 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 455 more horse power than 1978 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1420 kg more than 1978 Ford Escort. 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 1978 Ford Escort. 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 (660 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 600 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Escort. 2013 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1978 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1978 Ford Escort 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:
| 1978 Ford Escort | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Ford | Bentley |
| Model | Escort | Continental |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 939 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 660 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 2295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2227 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1404 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2746 mm |
