1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 1961 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ford Zodiac 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 252 more horse power than 1961 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 1059 kg more than 1961 Ford Zodiac. 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 @ 2450 RPM) has 423 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Zodiac. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Bentley Mulsanne | 1961 Ford Zodiac | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Mulsanne | Zodiac |
Year Released | 1983 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2552 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 610 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2450 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 1191 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 40 L |