1997 Bentley Continental vs. 1976 Ford Capri
To start off, 1997 Bentley Continental is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Capri 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 367 more horse power than 1976 Ford Capri. (54 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1440 kg more than 1976 Ford Capri. 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 788 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Capri. (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Bentley Continental | 1976 Ford Capri | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Continental | Capri |
Year Released | 1997 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 54 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 79.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2560 mm |