2001 Bentley Continental vs. 2005 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2005 Ford Excursion is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Bentley Continental would be higher. 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 96 more horse power than 2005 Ford Excursion. (325 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1054 kg more than 2001 Bentley Continental.
Because 2005 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion 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, 2001 Bentley Continental (875 Nm) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Excursion. (759 Nm). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Excursion.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Bentley Continental | 2005 Ford Excursion | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Continental | Excursion |
Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6746 cc | 5948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 759 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 105 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 3504 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 5760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 167 L |