2009 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 2009 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort 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 467 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (56 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort.
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 676 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (98 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort. 2009 Bentley Brooklands has automatic transmission and 1968 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1968 Ford Escort 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 | 1968 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Brooklands | Escort |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 523 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 774 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.3 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
| 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 | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 41 L |
