2001 Bentley Continental vs. 2005 Ford GT
To start off, 2005 Ford GT 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, 2005 Ford GT (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2001 Bentley Continental. (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 2001 Bentley Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 973 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, 2001 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford GT. (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford GT. 2001 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2005 Ford GT has manual transmission. 2005 Ford GT 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 | 2005 Ford GT | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Continental | GT |
Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6746 cc | 5407 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 678 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 105.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 305 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1477 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 66 L |