2004 Bentley Continental vs. 1988 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 2004 Bentley Continental is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1988 Ford Thunderbird. (210 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Continental weights approximately 740 kg more than 1988 Ford Thunderbird. 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, 2004 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 448 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Thunderbird. (427 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2004 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Bentley Continental | 1988 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Continental | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 2004 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2880 mm |