2001 Bentley Continental vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 2001 Bentley Continental is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Sierra 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 346 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1410 kg more than 1984 Ford Sierra. 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 756 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (119 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra. 2001 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1984 Ford Sierra 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 | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Continental | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6746 cc | 1608 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 87.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 60 L |
