Ford Thunderbird (1955 – 1977) vs Bentley Continental (1952 – 1955): specs compared
The Bentley Continental is the more powerful of the two, with up to 150 hp against 131 hp. At 5,245 mm, the Bentley Continental is 787 mm longer than the Ford Thunderbird. The Ford Thunderbird dates from 1955 – 1977, the Bentley Continental from 1952 – 1955.
| Specification |
Ford
Thunderbird
1955 – 1977
|
Bentley
Continental
1952 – 1955
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 1955 – 1977 | 1952 – 1955 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 131 hp | 150 hp |
| Torque | 290 Nm | — |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 13.3 s |
| Top speed | — | 188 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 18.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,458 mm | 5,245 mm |
| Width | 1,750 mm | 1,816 mm |
| Height | 1,308 mm | 1,676 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,591 mm | 3,048 mm |
| Curb weight | — | 1,880 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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