1996 Bentley Continental vs. 1970 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1996 Bentley Continental is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 324 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1145 kg more than 1970 Ford Maverick. 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 Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 627 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Maverick. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Bentley Continental | 1970 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Continental | Maverick |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4096 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2800 mm |
