2005 Bentley Continental vs. 1992 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 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 (401 HP @ 2150 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1992 Ford Falcon. (161 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1009 kg more than 1992 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 (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 524 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Falcon. (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Falcon. 2005 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1992 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1992 Ford Falcon 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 | 1992 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Continental | Falcon |
Year Released | 2005 | 1992 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 401 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 2150 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 835 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2454 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2800 mm |