1995 Bentley Continental vs. 2011 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2011 Ford Mustang is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Bentley Continental 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 76 more horse power than 2011 Ford Mustang. (305 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Continental weights approximately 793 kg more than 2011 Ford Mustang. 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 338 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Mustang. (379 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1995 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Mustang. 1995 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2011 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2011 Ford Mustang 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 | 2011 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Continental | Mustang |
Year Released | 1995 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 381 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 717 Nm | 379 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
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 | 1627 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4778 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1877 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1425 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 61 L |