1990 Bentley Turbo vs. 1975 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1990 Bentley Turbo is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Bentley Turbo (316 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 1975 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 1465 kg more than 1975 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1990 Bentley Turbo (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 659 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Cortina. 1990 Bentley Turbo has automatic transmission and 1975 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1975 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Bentley Turbo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Bentley Turbo | 1975 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Turbo | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 316 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2570 mm |
