1998 Bentley Turbo vs. 1981 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1998 Bentley Turbo is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Fairlane 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 271 more horse power than 1981 Ford Fairlane. (124 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 995 kg more than 1981 Ford Fairlane. 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 504 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Fairlane. (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Bentley Turbo | 1981 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Turbo | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1998 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 800 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2395 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2950 mm |