2009 Bentley Continental GT vs. 1980 Ford Escort
To start off, 2009 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Escort would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2009 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Continental GT (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 456 more horse power than 1980 Ford Escort. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 1490 kg more than 1980 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Bentley Continental GT is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental GT will offer significantly more control. 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 GT (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 518 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Escort. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Escort. 2009 Bentley Continental GT has automatic transmission and 1980 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1980 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Bentley Continental GT will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Bentley Continental GT | 1980 Ford Escort | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Continental GT | Escort |
Year Released | 2009 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 318 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2385 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 40 L |