2000 Bentley Continental vs. 1971 Ford Escort
To start off, 2000 Bentley Continental is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Escort 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 (380 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 342 more horse power than 1971 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1615 kg more than 1971 Ford Escort. 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 (717 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 649 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Escort. 2000 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1971 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1971 Ford Escort 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 | 1971 Ford Escort | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Continental | Escort |
Year Released | 2000 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 717 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2400 mm |