2005 Bentley Continental vs. 1991 Ford Scorpio

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 Scorpio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Ford Scorpio 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 @ 6100 RPM) has 444 more horse power than 1991 Ford Scorpio. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1195 kg more than 1991 Ford Scorpio. 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 @ 2200 RPM) has 698 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Scorpio. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Scorpio. 2005 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1991 Ford Scorpio has manual transmission. 1991 Ford Scorpio 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 1991 Ford Scorpio
Make Bentley Ford
Model Continental Scorpio
Year Released 2005 1991
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6750 cc 1998 cc
Horse Power 552 HP 108 HP
Engine RPM 6100 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 875 Nm 177 Nm
Torque RPM 2200 RPM 3000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2450 kg 1255 kg
Wheelbase Size 2970 mm 2770 mm