2009 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1972 Ford 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 Torino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford 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 368 more horse power than 1972 Ford Torino. (162 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford 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 676 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Torino. (374 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Torino.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Brooklands | 1972 Ford Torino | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Brooklands | Torino |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 5752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 530 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 1050 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 5180 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 |
