1984 Ford Escort vs. 2013 Bentley Continental

To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Escort would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 484 more horse power than 1984 Ford Escort. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Escort.

Because 2013 Bentley Continental is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Bentley Continental (649 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 547 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Escort. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Escort. 2013 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1984 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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