2001 Bentley Continental vs. 1964 Ford Taunus
To start off, 2001 Bentley Continental is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 368 more horse power than 1964 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1494 kg more than 1964 Ford Taunus. 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 764 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Bentley Continental | 1964 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Continental | Taunus |
Year Released | 2001 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2454 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 47 L |