2000 Ford Mustang vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (602 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 337 more horse power than 2000 Ford Mustang. (265 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1142 kg more than 2000 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Bentley Continental is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental 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, 2013 Bentley Continental (750 Nm) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Mustang. (408 Nm). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Mustang. 2013 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2000 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2000 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2000 Ford Mustang | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
Make | Ford | Bentley |
Model | Mustang | Continental |
Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 602 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 750 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.9 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 2440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2118 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1465 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3065 mm |