1951 Bentley Mark VI vs. 1970 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1970 Ford Maverick is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Bentley Mark VI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Bentley Mark VI would be higher. At 4,943 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Bentley Mark VI weights approximately 425 kg more than 1970 Ford Maverick.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Bentley Mark VI | 1970 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Mark VI | Maverick |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4256 cc | 4943 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 143 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2800 mm |
