1998 Bentley Turbo vs. 2011 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2011 Ford Falcon is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Bentley Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Bentley Turbo 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 130 more horse power than 2011 Ford Falcon. (265 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 638 kg more than 2011 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 391 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Falcon. (409 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Bentley Turbo | 2011 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Turbo | Falcon |
Year Released | 1998 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 800 Nm | 409 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | LPG |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2395 kg | 1757 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 68 L |