1993 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 1993 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Capri 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 164 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (137 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 1291 kg more than 1978 Ford Capri. 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 364 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Bentley Brooklands | 1978 Ford Capri | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Brooklands | Capri |
Year Released | 1993 | 1978 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 236 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 | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2436 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2570 mm |