1995 Ford Escort vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Escort would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (567 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 454 more horse power than 1995 Ford Escort. (113 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1090 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 2013 Bentley Continental is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Bentley Continental (700 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 540 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Escort. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Escort. 2013 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. 2013 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Escort | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
Make | Ford | Bentley |
Model | Escort | Continental |
Year Released | 1995 | 2013 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 567 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 2320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4806 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2227 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1404 mm |