2000 Bentley Continental vs. 1959 Ford Galaxie
To start off, 2000 Bentley Continental is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Galaxie. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Galaxie would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 572 kg more than 1959 Ford Galaxie.
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.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Bentley Continental | 1959 Ford Galaxie | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Continental | Galaxie |
Year Released | 2000 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5436 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 1848 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3000 mm |