2006 Bentley Continental vs. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280
To start off, 2006 Bentley Continental is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 would be higher. At 6,748 cc, 2006 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine.
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) has 617 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280. (258 Nm). This means 2006 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280. 2006 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 has manual transmission. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Bentley Continental | 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Continental | 280 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6748 cc | 2778 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 180 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 258 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 86.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 78.7 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2410 mm |