2001 Bentley Continental vs. 2001 Ford TE-50
To start off, both 2001 Bentley Continental and 2001 Ford TE-50 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,746 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2001 Ford TE-50. (295 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford TE-50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 784 kg more than 2001 Ford TE-50. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 440 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford TE-50. (435 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford TE-50. 2001 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2001 Ford TE-50 has manual transmission. 2001 Ford TE-50 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Continental | 2001 Ford TE-50 | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Continental | TE-50 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6746 cc | 4940 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1666 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 68 L |
