2009 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1969 Ford Ranchero
To start off, 2009 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Ranchero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Ranchero would be higher. At 7,022 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Ford Ranchero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Brooklands (523 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1969 Ford Ranchero. (355 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Ranchero.
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 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Ranchero. (651 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Ranchero.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Brooklands | 1969 Ford Ranchero | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Brooklands | Ranchero |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 7022 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 523 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 774 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 5240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 41 L |
