1996 Bentley Continental vs. 1970 Mazda Familia
To start off, 1996 Bentley Continental is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mazda Familia 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 364 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1660 kg more than 1970 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 794 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Bentley Continental | 1970 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Bentley | Mazda |
| Model | Continental | Familia |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2200 mm |
