1998 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1988 Ford Festiva
To start off, 1998 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Festiva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Festiva would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Bentley Brooklands (296 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1988 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 1570 kg more than 1988 Ford Festiva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Bentley Brooklands is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 Bentley Brooklands. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Ford Festiva, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 Bentley Brooklands (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Bentley Brooklands | 1988 Ford Festiva | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Brooklands | Festiva |
Year Released | 1998 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1324 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 2350 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 3580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2300 mm |