1995 Bentley Continental vs. 1995 Ford Escort

To start off, both 1995 Bentley Continental and 1995 Ford Escort were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 307 more horse power than 1995 Ford Escort. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1290 kg more than 1995 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1995 Bentley Continental 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 Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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 Continental (717 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 603 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Escort. (114 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1995 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Escort. 1995 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1995 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1995 Ford Escort 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.

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