1995 Bentley Continental vs. 1949 Ford Custom
To start off, 1995 Bentley Continental is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Ford Custom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Ford Custom would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Bentley Continental (381 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 1949 Ford Custom. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1949 Ford Custom.
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. 1995 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1949 Ford Custom has manual transmission. 1949 Ford Custom will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Bentley Continental | 1949 Ford Custom | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Continental | Custom |
Year Released | 1995 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3917 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 381 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2900 mm |