1990 Bentley Turbo vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1990 Bentley Turbo is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Falcon 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 60 more horse power than 1976 Ford Falcon. (256 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 825 kg more than 1976 Ford Falcon. 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 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Falcon. (491 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1990 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Falcon. 1990 Bentley Turbo has automatic transmission and 1976 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1976 Ford Falcon 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 | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Turbo | Falcon |
Year Released | 1990 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 316 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 491 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2830 mm |