1981 Bentley T vs. 1999 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1999 Ford Falcon is newer by 18 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 733 kg more than 1999 Ford Falcon.
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. 1981 Bentley T has automatic transmission and 1999 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1999 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Bentley T will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Bentley T | 1999 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | T | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 220 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2238 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2580 mm |
