2005 Bentley Continental vs. 1988 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Falcon 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 301 more horse power than 1988 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1076 kg more than 1988 Ford Falcon. 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 635 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Falcon. (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bentley Continental | 1988 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Continental | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3273 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1374 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2840 mm |
