1990 Bentley Turbo vs. 1978 Ford Cougar
To start off, 1990 Bentley Turbo is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Cougar would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 930 kg more than 1978 Ford Cougar.
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:
| 1990 Bentley Turbo | 1978 Ford Cougar | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Turbo | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 316 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2760 mm |
