2009 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1989 Ford Sierra
To start off, 2009 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Sierra 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 456 more horse power than 1989 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Sierra.
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 928 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Sierra. (122 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Sierra. 2009 Bentley Brooklands has automatic transmission and 1989 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1989 Ford Sierra 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.
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2009 Bentley Brooklands | 1989 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Brooklands | Sierra |
Year Released | 2009 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 530 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 1050 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2620 mm |