1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 1963 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Cortina 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) has 279 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina.
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 520 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Bentley Mulsanne | 1963 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Mulsanne | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 610 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 58.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 50 L |
