2009 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1999 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2009 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Ford Falcon 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 303 more horse power than 1999 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Falcon.
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 408 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Falcon. (366 Nm @ 3150 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Falcon. 2009 Bentley Brooklands has automatic transmission and 1999 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1999 Ford Falcon 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 | 1999 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Brooklands | Falcon |
Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 3982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 523 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 774 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.3 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 68 L |