1995 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1982 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1995 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Fairlane 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 176 more horse power than 1982 Ford Fairlane. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 1030 kg more than 1982 Ford Fairlane. 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 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Fairlane. (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1995 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Bentley Brooklands | 1982 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Brooklands | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1995 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2430 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2950 mm |