2005 Bentley Continental vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Capri 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 470 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (82 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1484 kg more than 1969 Ford Capri. 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) has 726 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (149 Nm). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Bentley Continental | 1969 Ford Capri | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Continental | Capri |
Year Released | 2005 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1598 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 149 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 77.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 966 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 91 L |