2006 Bentley Continental vs. 1965 Ford Corsair
To start off, 2006 Bentley Continental is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 6,748 cc, 2006 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1470 kg more than 1965 Ford Corsair.
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, 2006 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 761 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Bentley Continental | 1965 Ford Corsair | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Continental | Corsair |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6748 cc | 1663 cc |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 66 HP |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2570 mm |
