1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 1967 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Bentley Mulsanne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. (320 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 1500 kg more than 1967 Ford GT 40.
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 (617 Nm) has 532 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford GT 40. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne has automatic transmission and 1967 Ford GT 40 has manual transmission. 1967 Ford GT 40 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 | 1967 Ford GT 40 | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Mulsanne | GT 40 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1967 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 617 Nm | 85 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 95.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 72.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 125 L |