1997 Bentley Continental vs. 2004 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2004 Ford Mustang is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 2004 Ford Mustang. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Continental weights approximately 932 kg more than 2004 Ford Mustang. 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, 1997 Bentley Continental (875 Nm) has 464 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Mustang. (411 Nm). This means 1997 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Bentley Continental | 2004 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Continental | Mustang |
Year Released | 1997 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 411 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1518 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 59 L |