2009 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1966 Ford Zephyr
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 Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 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 435 more horse power than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (88 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1966 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 607 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (167 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Brooklands | 1966 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Brooklands | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 523 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 774 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.3 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 72.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2940 mm |
