1998 Bentley Continental vs. 1968 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1998 Bentley Continental is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford 12 M 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 377 more horse power than 1968 Ford 12 M. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1600 kg more than 1968 Ford 12 M. 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 795 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 12 M. (80 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Bentley Continental | 1968 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Continental | 12 M |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1182 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 40 L |
