2005 Bentley Continental vs. 1994 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 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 (401 HP @ 2150 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1994 Ford Fairlane. (198 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 844 kg more than 1994 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 (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 487 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Fairlane. (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bentley Continental | 1994 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Continental | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2150 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 348 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2454 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2930 mm |
