1997 Bentley Continental vs. 1963 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1997 Bentley Continental is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Bentley Continental (421 HP) has 372 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1227 kg more than 1963 Ford Cortina. 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 Continental (875 Nm) has 790 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (85 Nm). This means 1997 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina. 1997 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1963 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1963 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Bentley Continental | 1963 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Continental | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1223 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 36 L |
