1999 Bentley Continental vs. 2000 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2000 Ford Excursion is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bentley Continental (422 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 2000 Ford Excursion. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 760 kg more than 1999 Bentley Continental.
Because 2000 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 401 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Excursion. (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Excursion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Continental | 2000 Ford Excursion | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Continental | Excursion |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5406 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 422 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 3210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 2050 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 167 L |
