1996 Bentley Continental vs. 2007 Ford GT 500
To start off, 2007 Ford GT 500 is newer by 11 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, 2007 Ford GT 500 (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1996 Bentley Continental. (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford GT 500 should accelerate faster than 1996 Bentley Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Continental weights approximately 930 kg more than 2007 Ford GT 500.
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 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford GT 500. (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford GT 500. 1996 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford GT 500 has manual transmission. 2007 Ford GT 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Bentley Continental | 2007 Ford GT 500 | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Continental | GT 500 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5409 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 66 L |
