1995 Bentley Continental vs. 2010 Ford Fusion
To start off, 2010 Ford Fusion is newer by 15 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. In terms of performance, 1995 Bentley Continental (381 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 2010 Ford Fusion. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Continental weights approximately 904 kg more than 2010 Ford Fusion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Ford Fusion, 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 484 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Fusion. (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Bentley Continental | 2010 Ford Fusion | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Continental | Fusion |
Year Released | 1995 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 381 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 717 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 1516 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4841 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1834 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1445 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2728 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 66 L |