1996 Bentley Continental vs. 2003 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2003 Ford Falcon is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 2003 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Continental weights approximately 935 kg more than 2003 Ford Falcon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1996 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 518 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Bentley Continental | 2003 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Continental | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 59 L |
