2000 Bentley Continental vs. 1981 Ford Capri
To start off, 2000 Bentley Continental is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Capri 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 263 more horse power than 1981 Ford Capri. (158 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1220 kg more than 1981 Ford Capri. 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 654 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Capri. (221 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Capri. 2000 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1981 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1981 Ford Capri 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 | 1981 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Continental | Capri |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 68.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 59 L |
