1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 1974 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Bentley Mulsanne is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 1041 kg more than 1974 Ford Maverick.
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. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne has automatic transmission and 1974 Ford Maverick has manual transmission. 1974 Ford Maverick 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.
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1983 Bentley Mulsanne | 1974 Ford Maverick | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Mulsanne | Maverick |
Year Released | 1983 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 82 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2256 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2800 mm |