1997 Bentley Continental vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
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 Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Taunus 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 325 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1390 kg more than 1976 Ford Taunus. 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 723 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus. 1997 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1976 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1976 Ford Taunus 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 | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Continental | Taunus |
Year Released | 1997 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 54 L |