1998 Bentley Turbo vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1998 Bentley Turbo is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Taunus 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 289 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (106 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 1279 kg more than 1976 Ford Taunus. 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 Turbo (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 623 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Bentley Turbo | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Turbo | Taunus |
Year Released | 1998 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 800 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 60.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2395 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2580 mm |