1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 1979 Ford LTD
To start off, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford LTD 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 195 more horse power than 1979 Ford LTD. (133 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 564 kg more than 1979 Ford LTD. 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 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford LTD. (332 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford LTD.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Bentley Mulsanne | 1979 Ford LTD | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Mulsanne | LTD |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 610 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2450 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 1686 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 5520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 80 L |
