2009 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1982 Ford Cortina

To start off, 2009 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Cortina 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 463 more horse power than 1982 Ford Cortina. (60 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Cortina.

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 682 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Cortina. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Cortina. 2009 Bentley Brooklands has automatic transmission and 1982 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1982 Ford Cortina 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 1982 Ford Cortina
Make Bentley Ford
Model Brooklands Cortina
Year Released 2009 1982
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6761 cc 1294 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 523 HP 60 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5750 RPM
Torque 774 Nm 92 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 104.3 mm 81 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.1 mm 63 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 7.8:1 9.2:1
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 2 doors
Vehicle Length 5410 mm 4350 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1520 mm 1370 mm
Wheelbase Size 3120 mm 2590 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 96 L 54 L


 

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