1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Capri 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 205 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (123 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 1145 kg more than 1969 Ford Capri. 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 404 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Bentley Mulsanne | 1969 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Mulsanne | Capri |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2550 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 610 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2450 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 68 L |
