2005 Bentley Continental vs. 1977 Ford Granada
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Granada would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1285 kg more than 1977 Ford Granada.
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. 2005 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1977 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1977 Ford Granada 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 | 1977 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Continental | Granada |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1699 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2780 mm |
