1981 Ford Taunus vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (616 HP) has 559 more horse power than 1981 Ford Taunus. (57 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1330 kg more than 1981 Ford Taunus. 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 1981 Ford Taunus. 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 (800 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 708 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Taunus. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Taunus. 2013 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1981 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1981 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Taunus | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Ford | Bentley |
| Model | Taunus | Continental |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 616 HP |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 2350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4804 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2227 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1394 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2746 mm |
