2005 Bentley Continental vs. 1952 Ford 12 M
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 6,750 cc, 2005 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 515 more horse power than 1952 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford 12 M.
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. 2005 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1952 Ford 12 M has manual transmission. 1952 Ford 12 M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bentley Continental | 1952 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Continental | 12 M |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1172 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 552 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2500 mm |
