2009 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1961 Ford Popular
To start off, 2009 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ford Popular 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 (530 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 499 more horse power than 1961 Ford Popular. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Popular.
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. 2009 Bentley Brooklands has automatic transmission and 1961 Ford Popular has manual transmission. 1961 Ford Popular 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.
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2009 Bentley Brooklands | 1961 Ford Popular | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Brooklands | Popular |
Year Released | 2009 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 1170 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 530 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
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 | 5420 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2220 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 55 L |