2005 Bentley Continental vs. 1972 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Mustang 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 154 more horse power than 1972 Ford Mustang. (267 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 796 kg more than 1972 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 @ 2100 RPM) has 458 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Mustang. (417 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Mustang. 2005 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1972 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1972 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 | 1972 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Continental | Mustang |
Year Released | 2005 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5753 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 2100 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 417 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 88.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 198 km/hour |
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 | 1654 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 73 L |