2005 Bentley Continental vs. 1962 Bristol 407
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Bristol 407. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Bristol 407 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 2100 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1962 Bristol 407. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1962 Bristol 407. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 865 kg more than 1962 Bristol 407. 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, 2005 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 412 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Bristol 407. (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Bristol 407.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bentley Continental | 1962 Bristol 407 | |
| Make | Bentley | Bristol |
| Model | Continental | 407 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 463 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 98.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 81 L |
