1996 Bentley Brooklands vs. 2001 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 2001 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Bentley Brooklands. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Bentley Brooklands 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 52 more horse power than 2001 Ford Thunderbird. (249 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 685 kg more than 2001 Ford Thunderbird. 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 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Thunderbird. (388 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Bentley Brooklands | 2001 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Brooklands | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1996 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3933 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 249 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 388 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 85.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2430 kg | 1745 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2730 mm |