2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs. 1976 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (602 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 447 more horse power than 1976 Ford Fairlane. (155 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 1133 kg more than 1976 Ford Fairlane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Continental Flying Spur (750 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 422 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Fairlane. (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | 1976 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Continental Flying Spur | Fairlane |
Year Released | 2009 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 602 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1452 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2950 mm |