2003 Bentley Continental vs. 1993 Ford Falcon
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 Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ford Falcon 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 153 more horse power than 1993 Ford Falcon. (268 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Continental weights approximately 805 kg more than 1993 Ford Falcon. 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 456 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Falcon. (420 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Bentley Continental | 1993 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Continental | Falcon |
Year Released | 2003 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 876 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1645 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2800 mm |