1999 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1962 Ford Capri
To start off, 1999 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Capri 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 237 more horse power than 1962 Ford Capri. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 1397 kg more than 1962 Ford Capri. 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) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Capri. (185 Nm). This means 1999 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Bentley Brooklands | 1962 Ford Capri | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Brooklands | Capri |
Year Released | 1999 | 1962 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6748 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 500 Nm | 185 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2350 kg | 953 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2520 mm |