1995 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1979 Ford LTD
To start off, 1995 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford LTD would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Bentley Brooklands (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1979 Ford LTD. (133 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 744 kg more than 1979 Ford LTD. 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, 1995 Bentley Brooklands (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford LTD. (332 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1995 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford LTD.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Bentley Brooklands | 1979 Ford LTD | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Brooklands | LTD |
Year Released | 1995 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2430 kg | 1686 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 5520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2900 mm |