2003 Bentley Continental vs. 1973 Ford Capri
To start off, 2003 Bentley Continental is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Capri 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 317 more horse power than 1973 Ford Capri. (104 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1388 kg more than 1973 Ford Capri. 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 686 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Capri. (190 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Bentley Continental | 1973 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Continental | Capri |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 876 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1062 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2570 mm |
