1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 1964 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Falcon 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 46 more horse power than 1964 Ford Falcon. (282 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 1550 kg more than 1964 Ford Falcon. 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 366 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Falcon. (244 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Falcon. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne has automatic transmission and 1964 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1964 Ford Falcon 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 | 1964 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Mulsanne | Falcon |
Year Released | 1983 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2890 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 610 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2450 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 20.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 700 kg |