1994 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1973 Ford Granada
To start off, 1994 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Granada would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Bentley Brooklands (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1973 Ford Granada. (138 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 1008 kg more than 1973 Ford Granada. 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, 1994 Bentley Brooklands (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 364 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Granada. (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Bentley Brooklands | 1973 Ford Granada | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Brooklands | Granada |
Year Released | 1994 | 1973 |
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 | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2430 kg | 1422 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2780 mm |