2000 Bentley Continental vs. 1993 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2000 Bentley Continental is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ford Fairlane 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 223 more horse power than 1993 Ford Fairlane. (198 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 840 kg more than 1993 Ford Fairlane. 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 527 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Fairlane. (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bentley Continental | 1993 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Continental | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 348 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2930 mm |
