2007 Bentley Continental vs. 1987 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2007 Bentley Continental is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Fairlane 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 820 kg more than 1987 Ford Fairlane.
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 571 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Fairlane. (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Bentley Continental | 1987 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Continental | Fairlane |
Year Released | 2007 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4088 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 137 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2950 mm |