1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 1994 Ford Aspire
To start off, 1994 Ford Aspire is newer by 11 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 (328 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1994 Ford Aspire. (63 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Aspire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 1320 kg more than 1994 Ford Aspire. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1983 Bentley Mulsanne is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Ford Aspire, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 510 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Aspire. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Aspire. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne has automatic transmission and 1994 Ford Aspire has manual transmission. 1994 Ford Aspire 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 | 1994 Ford Aspire | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Mulsanne | Aspire |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 610 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2450 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 37 L |
