2007 Bentley Continental vs. 1970 Ford Capri
To start off, 2007 Bentley Continental is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Capri 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 1347 kg more than 1970 Ford Capri.
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 639 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Capri. (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Capri. 2007 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Bentley Continental | 1970 Ford Capri | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Continental | Capri |
Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 72.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1103 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 58 L |