1998 Bentley Continental vs. 1994 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1998 Bentley Continental is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Ford Falcon 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 216 more horse power than 1994 Ford Falcon. (205 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Continental weights approximately 915 kg more than 1994 Ford Falcon. 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 518 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Bentley Continental | 1994 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Continental | Falcon |
Year Released | 1998 | 1994 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2800 mm |