2000 Bentley Continental vs. 1984 Ford Orion
To start off, 2000 Bentley Continental is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Orion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Orion 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 326 more horse power than 1984 Ford Orion. (54 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Orion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1470 kg more than 1984 Ford Orion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Bentley Continental is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Bentley Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Ford Orion, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 619 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Orion. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Orion. 2000 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford Orion has manual transmission. 1984 Ford Orion 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 | 1984 Ford Orion | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Continental | Orion |
Year Released | 2000 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 54 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 717 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2410 mm |