1995 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1988 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1995 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 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 163 more horse power than 1988 Ford Fairlane. (138 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 800 kg more than 1988 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 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Fairlane. (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Bentley Brooklands | 1988 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Brooklands | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2430 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2950 mm |
