1985 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 1952 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1985 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Bentley Mulsanne is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 1952 Ford 12 M has manual transmission. 1952 Ford 12 M 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 | 1952 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Mulsanne | 12 M |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1952 |
| 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 | 37 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2500 mm |
