1981 Bentley T vs. 1982 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1982 Ford Fairlane is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Bentley T. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Bentley T would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Bentley T is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Bentley T weights approximately 838 kg more than 1982 Ford Fairlane.
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:
| 1981 Bentley T | 1982 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | T | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 125 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2238 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2950 mm |
