1986 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 1978 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1986 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Thunderbird 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 770 kg more than 1978 Ford Thunderbird.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Bentley Mulsanne | 1978 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Mulsanne | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1986 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2760 mm |