1998 Bentley Continental vs. 1968 Ford GT 40
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 GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford GT 40 (424 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1998 Bentley Continental. (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1998 Bentley Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1490 kg more than 1968 Ford GT 40.
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 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford GT 40. (637 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford GT 40. 1998 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1968 Ford GT 40 has manual transmission. 1968 Ford GT 40 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 | 1968 Ford GT 40 | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Continental | GT 40 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 424 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 637 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 125 L |