1996 Bentley Brooklands vs. 2004 Ford GT
To start off, 2004 Ford GT is newer by 8 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, 2004 Ford GT (494 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1996 Bentley Brooklands. (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 1996 Bentley Brooklands. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 910 kg more than 2004 Ford GT.
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, 2004 Ford GT (679 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Bentley Brooklands. (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Bentley Brooklands. 1996 Bentley Brooklands has automatic transmission and 2004 Ford GT has manual transmission. 2004 Ford GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Bentley Brooklands will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Bentley Brooklands | 2004 Ford GT | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Brooklands | GT |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5409 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 494 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 679 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 105.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2430 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2730 mm |
