2001 Bentley Continental vs. 1992 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2001 Bentley Continental is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Fairlane 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 260 more horse power than 1992 Ford Fairlane. (161 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 855 kg more than 1992 Ford Fairlane. 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 564 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Fairlane. (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Bentley Continental | 1992 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Continental | Fairlane |
Year Released | 2001 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6746 cc | 3948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1595 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2930 mm |