1985 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 1945 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1985 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Bentley Mulsanne is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 1420 kg more than 1945 Ford Taunus.
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. 1985 Bentley Mulsanne has automatic transmission and 1945 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1945 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Bentley Mulsanne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Bentley Mulsanne | 1945 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Mulsanne | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1945 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 34 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2390 mm |
