2005 Bentley Continental vs. 1984 Ford Escort

To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Escort 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) has 503 more horse power than 1984 Ford Escort. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1660 kg more than 1984 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Bentley Continental is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Bentley Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Ford Escort, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 790 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Escort. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Escort. 2005 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1984 Ford Escort 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.

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