2001 Bentley Continental vs. 2007 Ford Galaxy

To start off, 2007 Ford Galaxy 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 278 more horse power than 2007 Ford Galaxy. (143 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 725 kg more than 2007 Ford Galaxy. 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 Galaxy, 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 672 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Galaxy. (203 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Galaxy. 2001 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Galaxy has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Galaxy 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 Galaxy
Make Bentley Ford
Model Continental Galaxy
Year Released 2001 2007
Body Type Coupe Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6746 cc 2293 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 421 HP 143 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 875 Nm 203 Nm
Torque RPM 2200 RPM 2500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 104.1 mm 89.6 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.1 mm 91 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.0:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 250 km/hour 196 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2450 kg 1725 kg
Vehicle Length 5360 mm 5760 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1800 mm
Wheelbase Size 2970 mm 2840 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 18.7 L/100km 10.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 100 L 70 L


 

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