1998 Bentley Turbo vs. 1998 Ford Falcon

To start off, both 1998 Bentley Turbo and 1998 Ford Falcon were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 160 more horse power than 1998 Ford Falcon. (235 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 815 kg more than 1998 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 Turbo (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 405 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Falcon. (395 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Falcon.

Compare all specifications:

1998 Bentley Turbo 1998 Ford Falcon
Make Bentley Ford
Model Turbo Falcon
Year Released 1998 1998
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6750 cc 4942 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 395 HP 235 HP
Engine RPM 4150 RPM 4600 RPM
Torque 800 Nm 395 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 2395 kg 1580 kg
Vehicle Length 5400 mm 4910 mm
Vehicle Width 2120 mm 1880 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 3130 mm 2800 mm


 

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