1979 Ford LTD vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford LTD 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 (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 423 more horse power than 1979 Ford LTD. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 880 kg more than 1979 Ford LTD. 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 1979 Ford LTD. 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 (649 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford LTD. (302 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford LTD.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford LTD | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Ford | Bentley |
| Model | LTD | Continental |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 2440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2118 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1475 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3065 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 90 L |
