2001 Bentley Continental vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 2001 Bentley Continental is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Granada 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 332 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1115 kg more than 1981 Ford Granada. 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 724 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Bentley Continental | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Continental | Granada |
Year Released | 2001 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6746 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 60.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 62 L |