1980 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 1989 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1989 Ford Fairlane is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Bentley Mulsanne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Bentley Mulsanne would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Bentley Mulsanne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Bentley Mulsanne (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1989 Ford Fairlane. (186 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 690 kg more than 1989 Ford Fairlane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Bentley Mulsanne | 1989 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Mulsanne | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1980 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3949 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 186 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2930 mm |