1996 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1957 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1996 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Bentley Brooklands (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1957 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 1236 kg more than 1957 Ford Zodiac. 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, 1996 Bentley Brooklands (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 413 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Zodiac. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Bentley Brooklands | 1957 Ford Zodiac | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Brooklands | Zodiac |
Year Released | 1996 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2552 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2430 kg | 1194 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2720 mm |