1986 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 1951 Hudson Hornet
To start off, 1986 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Hudson Hornet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Hudson Hornet would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Bentley Mulsanne is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 450 kg more than 1951 Hudson Hornet.
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. 1986 Bentley Mulsanne has automatic transmission and 1951 Hudson Hornet has manual transmission. 1951 Hudson Hornet will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Bentley Mulsanne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Bentley Mulsanne | 1951 Hudson Hornet | |
| Make | Bentley | Hudson |
| Model | Mulsanne | Hornet |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4810 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 143 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2990 mm |
