1996 Bentley Continental vs. 1985 Ford RS 200
To start off, 1996 Bentley Continental is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford RS 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford RS 200 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 174 more horse power than 1985 Ford RS 200. (247 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford RS 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1270 kg more than 1985 Ford RS 200. 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 582 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford RS 200. (293 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford RS 200. 1996 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1985 Ford RS 200 has manual transmission. 1985 Ford RS 200 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Bentley Continental | 1985 Ford RS 200 | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Continental | RS 200 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1804 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 293 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 77.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 116 L |