2006 Bentley Continental vs. 1970 Ford Maverick
To start off, 2006 Bentley Continental is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Maverick 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 1190 kg more than 1970 Ford Maverick.
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 700 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Maverick. (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Bentley Continental | 1970 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Continental | Maverick |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6748 cc | 2782 cc |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 81 HP |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2800 mm |
