1993 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1972 Ford Torino
To start off, 1993 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Torino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Torino 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 133 more horse power than 1972 Ford Torino. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 444 kg more than 1972 Ford Torino. 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 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Torino. (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1993 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Torino.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Bentley Brooklands | 1972 Ford Torino | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Brooklands | Torino |
Year Released | 1993 | 1972 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 6555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2436 kg | 1992 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 76 L |