2000 Bentley Continental vs. 1967 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 2000 Bentley Continental is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford Zephyr 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 340 more horse power than 1967 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1200 kg more than 1967 Ford Zephyr. 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, 2000 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 722 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Bentley Continental | 1967 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Continental | Zephyr |
Year Released | 2000 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2930 mm |