1984 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 1970 Ford Escort
To start off, 1984 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Escort would be higher. At 6,748 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Bentley Mulsanne is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 1399 kg more than 1970 Ford Escort.
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. 1984 Bentley Mulsanne has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Bentley Mulsanne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Bentley Mulsanne | 1970 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Mulsanne | Escort |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6748 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 98 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 851 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2410 mm |
