1978 Ford Falcon vs. 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur
To start off, 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (600 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 471 more horse power than 1978 Ford Falcon. (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 1060 kg more than 1978 Ford Falcon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur 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 Flying Spur (750 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 487 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Falcon. (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Falcon | 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | |
Make | Ford | Bentley |
Model | Falcon | Continental Flying Spur |
Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | W |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 600 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 263 Nm | 750 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 2440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5291 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1976 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1466 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3066 mm |