1990 Bentley Turbo vs. 2008 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2008 Ford Explorer is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Bentley Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Bentley Turbo 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 106 more horse power than 2008 Ford Explorer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 333 kg more than 2008 Ford Explorer. 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 406 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Explorer. (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1990 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Bentley Turbo | 2008 Ford Explorer | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Turbo | Explorer |
Year Released | 1990 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4013 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 316 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 2077 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3320 mm |