2001 Bentley Continental vs. 2007 Ford Focus
To start off, 2007 Ford Focus is newer by 6 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 287 more horse power than 2007 Ford Focus. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 819 kg more than 2007 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Ford Focus, 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 555 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Focus. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Focus. 2001 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Focus 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 | 2007 Ford Focus | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Continental | Focus |
Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6746 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1631 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.7 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 53 L |