1997 Bentley Continental vs. 1986 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1997 Bentley Continental is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Sierra 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 261 more horse power than 1986 Ford Sierra. (160 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1184 kg more than 1986 Ford Sierra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 Ford Sierra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Ford Sierra will offer significantly more control. 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 659 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Sierra. (216 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Sierra. 1997 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1986 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1986 Ford Sierra 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 | 1986 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Continental | Sierra |
Year Released | 1997 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 68.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 116 L |