2009 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1996 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 2009 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ford Thunderbird 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 385 more horse power than 1996 Ford Thunderbird. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Thunderbird.
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 483 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Thunderbird. (291 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Bentley Brooklands | 1996 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Brooklands | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 523 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 774 Nm | 291 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.3 mm | 96.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 60 L |