1995 Ford Explorer vs. 2012 Bentley Continental GT
To start off, 2012 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Explorer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Explorer would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Bentley Continental GT (567 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 352 more horse power than 1995 Ford Explorer. (215 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 316 kg more than 1995 Ford Explorer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Bentley Continental GT (700 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Explorer. (399 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Explorer | 2012 Bentley Continental GT | |
| Make | Ford | Bentley |
| Model | Explorer | Continental GT |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 567 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 399 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2004 kg | 2320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1943 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1405 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2746 mm |
