2006 Bentley Continental vs. 1982 Ford Escort
To start off, 2006 Bentley Continental is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Escort 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 1526 kg more than 1982 Ford Escort.
Because 2006 Bentley Continental is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Bentley Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Ford Escort, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 738 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Escort. (137 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Escort. 2006 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1982 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1982 Ford Escort 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 | 1982 Ford Escort | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Continental | Escort |
Year Released | 2006 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6748 cc | 1597 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 103 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 79.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 924 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 40 L |