1993 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1977 Ford Escort
To start off, 1993 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 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 256 more horse power than 1977 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 1524 kg more than 1977 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 540 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Escort. 1993 Bentley Brooklands has automatic transmission and 1977 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1977 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Bentley Brooklands will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Bentley Brooklands | 1977 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Brooklands | Escort |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 939 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2436 kg | 912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 53 L |
