2009 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1982 Ford Taunus
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 Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Taunus 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 461 more horse power than 1982 Ford Taunus. (62 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Taunus.
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 676 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Taunus. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Taunus. 2009 Bentley Brooklands has automatic transmission and 1982 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1982 Ford Taunus 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 Taunus | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Brooklands | Taunus |
| 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 | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 774 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.3 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2580 mm |
