2000 Bentley Continental vs. 2006 Ford E-250
To start off, 2006 Ford E-250 is newer by 6 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 196 more horse power than 2006 Ford E-250. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford E-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1226 kg more than 2006 Ford E-250. 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, 2006 Ford E-250, 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 (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 487 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford E-250. (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford E-250.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bentley Continental | 2006 Ford E-250 | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Continental | E-250 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1224 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 132 L |
