2005 Bentley Continental vs. 1970 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 7,014 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 453 more horse power than 1970 Ford Mustang. (99 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 866 kg more than 1970 Ford Mustang. 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 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Mustang. (637 Nm). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Mustang. 2005 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Mustang 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 | 1970 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Continental | Mustang |
Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 7014 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 637 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1584 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2750 mm |