1995 Bentley Continental vs. 2008 Ford Focus
To start off, 2008 Ford Focus is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1520 kg more than 2008 Ford Focus.
Because 1995 Bentley Continental is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 Bentley Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Ford Focus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Bentley Continental (717 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 532 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Focus. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Bentley Continental | 2008 Ford Focus | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Continental | Focus |
Year Released | 1995 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 381 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 717 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 243 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 20.6 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 55 L |