2005 Bentley Continental vs. 1991 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Ford Fairlane 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 235 more horse power than 1991 Ford Fairlane. (186 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 855 kg more than 1991 Ford Fairlane. 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 537 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Fairlane. (338 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bentley Continental | 1991 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Continental | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 186 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2100 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2930 mm |
