1988 Bentley Continental vs. 1979 Ford Granada
To start off, 1988 Bentley Continental is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Granada would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Bentley Continental weights approximately 860 kg more than 1979 Ford Granada.
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:
1988 Bentley Continental | 1979 Ford Granada | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Continental | Granada |
Year Released | 1988 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 96 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2800 mm |