2000 Bentley Continental vs. 2000 Ford Econoline
To start off, both 2000 Bentley Continental and 2000 Ford Econoline were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Bentley Continental (380 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 2000 Ford Econoline. (197 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Econoline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 95 kg more than 2000 Ford Econoline. 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, 2000 Bentley Continental (717 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 379 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Econoline. (338 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Econoline.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bentley Continental | 2000 Ford Econoline | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Continental | Econoline |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 717 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 2325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3510 mm |
