2001 Bentley Continental vs. 2006 Ford Freestyle
To start off, 2006 Ford Freestyle is newer by 5 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 218 more horse power than 2006 Ford Freestyle. (203 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Freestyle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Freestyle weights approximately 406 kg more than 2001 Bentley Continental.
Because 2001 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 2001 Bentley Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Freestyle, 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, 2001 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 594 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Freestyle. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Freestyle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Continental | 2006 Ford Freestyle | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Continental | Freestyle |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6746 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 28.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 72 L |
