2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs. 1978 Ford Granada
To start off, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Granada 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 506 more horse power than 1978 Ford Granada. (96 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 1085 kg more than 1978 Ford Granada. 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 466 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Granada. (284 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | 1978 Ford Granada | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Continental Flying Spur | Granada |
Year Released | 2009 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Horse Power | 602 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 284 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2800 mm |