2007 Bentley Continental vs. 1967 Ford 17
To start off, 2007 Bentley Continental is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford 17 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1400 kg more than 1967 Ford 17.
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, 2007 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 763 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford 17. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Bentley Continental | 1967 Ford 17 | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Continental | 17 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 55 L |
