2005 Bentley Continental vs. 1969 Ford Thunderbird
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 Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 7,029 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1969 Ford Thunderbird. (355 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Thunderbird.
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 @ 2200 RPM) has 575 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Thunderbird. (300 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Bentley Continental | 1969 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Continental | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 2005 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 7029 cc |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 91 L |