2003 Bentley Continental vs. 1993 Ford Escort
To start off, 2003 Bentley Continental is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ford Escort 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 351 more horse power than 1993 Ford Escort. (70 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1385 kg more than 1993 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 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 2003 Bentley Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Ford Escort, 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, 2003 Bentley Continental (876 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 762 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Escort. (114 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Escort. 2003 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1993 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1993 Ford Escort 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.
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2003 Bentley Continental | 1993 Ford Escort | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Continental | Escort |
Year Released | 2003 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 876 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 77.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 74.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1350 mm |