2000 Bentley Continental vs. 2004 Ford Freestar
To start off, 2004 Ford Freestar is newer by 4 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 (380 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 2004 Ford Freestar. (191 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Freestar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 480 kg more than 2004 Ford Freestar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Bentley Continental is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Bentley Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Freestar, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 381 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Freestar. (336 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Freestar.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Bentley Continental | 2004 Ford Freestar | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Continental | Freestar |
Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3802 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 191 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 717 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 1940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3070 mm |