2000 Bentley Continental vs. 2003 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2003 Ford Expedition is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2003 Ford Expedition. (256 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Expedition weights approximately 40 kg more than 2000 Bentley Continental.
Because 2003 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Ford Expedition 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, 2000 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 408 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Expedition. (467 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Expedition.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Bentley Continental | 2003 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Continental | Expedition |
Year Released | 2000 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5407 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 467 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3030 mm |