2009 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1988 Ford RS 200
To start off, 2009 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford RS 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford RS 200 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 283 more horse power than 1988 Ford RS 200. (247 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford RS 200.
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 758 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford RS 200. (292 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford RS 200. 2009 Bentley Brooklands has automatic transmission and 1988 Ford RS 200 has manual transmission. 1988 Ford RS 200 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 | 1988 Ford RS 200 | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Brooklands | RS 200 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 1804 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 530 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 1050 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 116 L |
