1993 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1967 Ford 17
To start off, 1993 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford 17 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Bentley Brooklands (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1967 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 1386 kg more than 1967 Ford 17. 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, 1993 Bentley Brooklands (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 488 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford 17. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1993 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Bentley Brooklands | 1967 Ford 17 | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Brooklands | 17 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2436 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 55 L |