2009 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1955 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 2009 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Brooklands (523 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 466 more horse power than 1955 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Zephyr.
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, 2009 Bentley Brooklands (774 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 623 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Zephyr. 2009 Bentley Brooklands has automatic transmission and 1955 Ford Zephyr has manual transmission. 1955 Ford Zephyr will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Bentley Brooklands will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Brooklands | 1955 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Brooklands | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 523 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 774 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.3 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 40 L |
