1999 Bentley Continental vs. 1970 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1999 Bentley Continental is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bentley Continental (422 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 341 more horse power than 1970 Ford Taunus. (81 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1410 kg more than 1970 Ford Taunus. 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 Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 749 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Taunus. (126 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Taunus. 1999 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Bentley Continental | 1970 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Continental | Taunus |
Year Released | 1999 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 422 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 87.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 54 L |