1996 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1975 Ford LTD
To start off, 1996 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford LTD would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 550 kg more than 1975 Ford LTD.
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 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford LTD. (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford LTD.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Bentley Brooklands | 1975 Ford LTD | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Brooklands | LTD |
Year Released | 1996 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 600 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2430 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3080 mm |