2001 Bentley Continental vs. 1948 Ford Prefect
To start off, 2001 Bentley Continental is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 6,746 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 390 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1613 kg more than 1948 Ford Prefect. 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, 2001 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 812 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Prefect. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Prefect. 2001 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1948 Ford Prefect has manual transmission. 1948 Ford Prefect will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Continental | 1948 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Continental | Prefect |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6746 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 6.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 105 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 837 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2390 mm |
