1998 Bentley Continental vs. 1987 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1998 Bentley Continental is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Sierra 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 355 more horse power than 1987 Ford Sierra. (66 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1245 kg more than 1987 Ford Sierra. 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 733 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (142 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra. 1998 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1987 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1987 Ford Sierra 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 | 1987 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Continental | Sierra |
Year Released | 1998 | 1987 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2303 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1205 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2620 mm |