1984 Ford Orion 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 Orion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Orion would be higher. At 3,993 cc, 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 426 more horse power than 1984 Ford Orion. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Orion.
Because 2013 Bentley Continental is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Ford Orion. 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 (660 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 549 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Orion. (111 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Orion. 2013 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford Orion has manual transmission. 1984 Ford Orion 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.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Orion | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
Make | Ford | Bentley |
Model | Orion | Continental |
Year Released | 1984 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1392 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 660 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4806 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2227 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1404 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2746 mm |