1997 Bentley Continental vs. 1970 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1997 Bentley Continental is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Zephyr 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 340 more horse power than 1970 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1200 kg more than 1970 Ford Zephyr. 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 @ 2200 RPM) has 721 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Zephyr. (154 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Bentley Continental | 1970 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Continental | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 72.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2930 mm |
