2001 Bentley Continental vs. 1986 Ford Orion
To start off, 2001 Bentley Continental is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Orion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Orion 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 331 more horse power than 1986 Ford Orion. (90 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Orion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1520 kg more than 1986 Ford Orion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Bentley Continental is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Bentley Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Ford Orion, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 742 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Orion. (133 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Orion.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Bentley Continental | 1986 Ford Orion | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Continental | Orion |
Year Released | 2001 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6746 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2410 mm |