2000 Bentley Continental vs. 1944 Ford Taunus

To start off, 2000 Bentley Continental is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1944 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1944 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Bentley Continental (421 HP) has 387 more horse power than 1944 Ford Taunus. (34 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1944 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1620 kg more than 1944 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. 2000 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1944 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1944 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Bentley Continental 1944 Ford Taunus
Make Bentley Ford
Model Continental Taunus
Year Released 2000 1944
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6750 cc 1172 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 421 HP 34 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 2450 kg 830 kg
Vehicle Length 5250 mm 4110 mm
Vehicle Width 2060 mm 1490 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1610 mm
Wheelbase Size 2970 mm 2390 mm


 

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