2003 Bentley Continental vs. 1992 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 2003 Bentley Continental is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Scorpio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Scorpio 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 303 more horse power than 1992 Ford Scorpio. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1135 kg more than 1992 Ford Scorpio. 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) has 716 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Scorpio. (160 Nm). This means 2003 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Scorpio. 2003 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1992 Ford Scorpio has manual transmission. 1992 Ford Scorpio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Bentley Continental | 1992 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Continental | Scorpio |
Year Released | 2003 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 876 Nm | 160 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2770 mm |