1988 Ford Festiva vs. 2012 Bentley Continental GTC
To start off, 2012 Bentley Continental GTC is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Festiva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Festiva would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Bentley Continental GTC (567 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 510 more horse power than 1988 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 1715 kg more than 1988 Ford Festiva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Bentley Continental GTC is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Ford Festiva. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental GTC will offer significantly more control. 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. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Bentley Continental GTC (700 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 600 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Festiva | 2012 Bentley Continental GTC | |
Make | Ford | Bentley |
Model | Festiva | Continental GTC |
Year Released | 1988 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1324 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | W |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 567 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 2495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4806 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1943 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1405 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2746 mm |