1990 Bentley Turbo vs. 1977 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1990 Bentley Turbo is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Taunus 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) has 262 more horse power than 1977 Ford Taunus. (54 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 1265 kg more than 1977 Ford Taunus. 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 1977 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Taunus. 1990 Bentley Turbo has automatic transmission and 1977 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1977 Ford Taunus 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 | 1977 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Turbo | Taunus |
Year Released | 1990 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 316 HP | 54 HP |
Torque | 750 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 79.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2410 mm |