1998 Bentley Continental vs. 1948 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1998 Bentley Continental is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 398 more horse power than 1948 Ford Anglia. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1800 kg more than 1948 Ford Anglia. 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, 1998 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 826 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Anglia. (49 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Anglia. 1998 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1948 Ford Anglia has manual transmission. 1948 Ford Anglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Bentley Continental | 1948 Ford Anglia | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Continental | Anglia |
Year Released | 1998 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 933 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 23 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 49 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 56.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 92.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2290 mm |