1995 Bentley Continental vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 1995 Bentley Continental is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Capri 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 258 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1380 kg more than 1969 Ford Capri. 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 518 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (199 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri. 1995 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1969 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1969 Ford Capri 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 | 1969 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Continental | Capri |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 717 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 60.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 243 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 41 L |
