1995 Bentley Continental vs. 1959 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1995 Bentley Continental is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Anglia 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 343 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1612 kg more than 1959 Ford Anglia. 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 Continental (717 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 645 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1995 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia. 1995 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1959 Ford Anglia has manual transmission. 1959 Ford Anglia 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 | 1959 Ford Anglia | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Continental | Anglia |
Year Released | 1995 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 381 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 717 Nm | 72 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 808 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 31 L |