1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 1957 Ford 17M
To start off, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford 17M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford 17M would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Bentley Mulsanne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne (328 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 1957 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 1135 kg more than 1957 Ford 17M. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne (610 Nm) has 481 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford 17M. (129 Nm). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford 17M. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne has automatic transmission and 1957 Ford 17M has manual transmission. 1957 Ford 17M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Bentley Mulsanne | 1957 Ford 17M | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Mulsanne | 17M |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 610 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 76.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 55 L |
