1999 Bentley Continental vs. 1985 Ford Granada
To start off, 1999 Bentley Continental is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Granada 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 324 more horse power than 1985 Ford Granada. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1150 kg more than 1985 Ford Granada. 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 724 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Granada. 1999 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1985 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1985 Ford Granada 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 | 1985 Ford Granada | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Continental | Granada |
Year Released | 1999 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 422 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2780 mm |