2009 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1972 Ford Gran Torino
To start off, 2009 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Gran Torino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Gran Torino 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 433 more horse power than 1972 Ford Gran Torino. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Gran Torino.
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 805 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Gran Torino. (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Gran Torino. 2009 Bentley Brooklands has automatic transmission and 1972 Ford Gran Torino has manual transmission. 1972 Ford Gran Torino 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 | 1972 Ford Gran Torino | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Brooklands | Gran Torino |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 530 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 1050 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 87 L |
