1998 Bentley Turbo vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 1998 Bentley Turbo is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Bentley Turbo (395 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 351 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort.
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 Turbo (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 733 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (67 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Bentley Turbo | 1968 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Turbo | Escort |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 939 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 800 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 41 L |
