1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 1988 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1988 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Bentley Mulsanne 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 (320 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1988 Ford Thunderbird. (140 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 804 kg more than 1988 Ford Thunderbird. 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 (617 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Thunderbird. (292 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Bentley Mulsanne | 1988 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Mulsanne | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1983 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 617 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 96.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1606 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2880 mm |