2009 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1979 Ford Granada
To start off, 2009 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Granada 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 434 more horse power than 1979 Ford Granada. (96 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Granada.
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 766 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Granada. (284 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Bentley Brooklands | 1979 Ford Granada | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Brooklands | Granada |
Year Released | 2009 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 530 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 1050 Nm | 284 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2800 mm |