1997 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1995 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1997 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Bentley Brooklands (296 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1995 Ford Thunderbird. (230 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 746 kg more than 1995 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, 1997 Bentley Brooklands (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Thunderbird. (447 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Bentley Brooklands | 1995 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Brooklands | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1997 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2350 kg | 1604 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2950 mm |