1993 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1971 Ford Escort
To start off, 1993 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Escort 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 263 more horse power than 1971 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 1631 kg more than 1971 Ford Escort. 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 532 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Bentley Brooklands | 1971 Ford Escort | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Brooklands | Escort |
Year Released | 1993 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2436 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2400 mm |