2000 Bentley Continental vs. 2005 Ford GT
To start off, 2005 Ford GT is newer by 5 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, 2005 Ford GT (551 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 2000 Bentley Continental. (380 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 2000 Bentley Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 836 kg more than 2005 Ford GT.
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) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford GT. (678 Nm). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford GT.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Bentley Continental | 2005 Ford GT | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Continental | GT |
Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 551 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6150 RPM |
Torque | 717 Nm | 678 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 106 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 1584 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2620 mm |