1999 Bentley Continental vs. 1978 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1999 Bentley Continental is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Mustang 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 284 more horse power than 1978 Ford Mustang. (138 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1235 kg more than 1978 Ford Mustang. 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 678 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Mustang. (197 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Bentley Continental | 1978 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Continental | Mustang |
Year Released | 1999 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 422 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2560 mm |