1993 Ford Mondeo vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (602 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 487 more horse power than 1993 Ford Mondeo. (115 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1095 kg more than 1993 Ford Mondeo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Bentley Continental is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Ford Mondeo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental 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, 2013 Bentley Continental (750 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 593 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Mondeo. (157 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Mondeo. 2013 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1993 Ford Mondeo has manual transmission. 1993 Ford Mondeo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Ford Mondeo | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Ford | Bentley |
| Model | Mondeo | Continental |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 602 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 2440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2118 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1465 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3065 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 90 L |
