2003 Bentley Continental vs. 1961 Ford Taunus
To start off, 2003 Bentley Continental is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 368 more horse power than 1961 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1490 kg more than 1961 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, 2003 Bentley Continental (876 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 765 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Bentley Continental | 1961 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Continental | Taunus |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1497 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 | 876 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 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 | 50 L |
