1993 Bentley Brooklands vs. 2008 Ford Focus
To start off, 2008 Ford Focus is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Bentley Brooklands. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Bentley Brooklands 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 167 more horse power than 2008 Ford Focus. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 805 kg more than 2008 Ford Focus. 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, 2008 Ford Focus, 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 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Focus. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Focus. 1993 Bentley Brooklands has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Focus 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.
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1993 Bentley Brooklands | 2008 Ford Focus | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Brooklands | Focus |
Year Released | 1993 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2436 kg | 1631 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 53 L |