1999 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1950 Ford Consul
To start off, 1999 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Consul would be higher. At 6,748 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bentley Brooklands (296 HP) has 256 more horse power than 1950 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 1305 kg more than 1950 Ford Consul. 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, 1999 Bentley Brooklands (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Bentley Brooklands | 1950 Ford Consul | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Brooklands | Consul |
Year Released | 1999 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6748 cc | 1506 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 500 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2350 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2550 mm |