1993 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1986 Ford Escort
To start off, 1993 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 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 253 more horse power than 1986 Ford Escort. (48 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 1611 kg more than 1986 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Bentley Brooklands is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1993 Bentley Brooklands. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Ford Escort, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 517 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Escort. (83 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1993 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Escort. 1993 Bentley Brooklands has automatic transmission and 1986 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1986 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 | 1986 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Brooklands | Escort |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1115 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 48 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2436 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 48 L |
