2009 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1966 Ford 12 M
To start off, 2009 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford 12 M 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 477 more horse power than 1966 Ford 12 M. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford 12 M.
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 (1,050 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 945 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford 12 M. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Brooklands | 1966 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Brooklands | 12 M |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 530 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 1050 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 68 L |
