2007 Bentley Continental vs. 1995 Ford Escort
To start off, 2007 Bentley Continental is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Escort 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 1320 kg more than 1995 Ford Escort.
Because 2007 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 2007 Bentley Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 2007 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 761 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Escort. (114 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Escort. 2007 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1995 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1995 Ford Escort 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 | 1995 Ford Escort | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Continental | Escort |
Year Released | 2007 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1391 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1450 mm |