2007 Bentley Continental vs. 1977 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2007 Bentley Continental is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Cortina 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 1340 kg more than 1977 Ford Cortina.
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 735 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Cortina. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Cortina. 2007 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1977 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1977 Ford Cortina 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 | 1977 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Continental | Cortina |
Year Released | 2007 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 86 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2580 mm |