2005 Bentley Continental GT vs. 1981 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2005 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental GT (553 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 424 more horse power than 1981 Lincoln Town Car. (129 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 1981 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 520 kg more than 1981 Lincoln Town Car. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Bentley Continental GT is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Lincoln Town Car. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental GT will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Bentley Continental GT (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Lincoln Town Car. (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bentley Continental GT | 1981 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Bentley | Lincoln |
| Model | Continental GT | Town Car |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 553 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 318 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2340 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 68 L |
