1995 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1996 Ford Escort
To start off, 1996 Ford Escort is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Bentley Brooklands. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Bentley Brooklands 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 227 more horse power than 1996 Ford Escort. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 1300 kg more than 1996 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 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 1995 Bentley Brooklands. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Ford Escort, 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, 1995 Bentley Brooklands (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 485 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Escort. (115 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1995 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Bentley Brooklands | 1996 Ford Escort | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Brooklands | Escort |
Year Released | 1995 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1391 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2430 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |