2001 Bentley Continental vs. 2010 Ford C-Max
To start off, 2010 Ford C-Max is newer by 9 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 326 more horse power than 2010 Ford C-Max. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford C-Max. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 900 kg more than 2010 Ford C-Max. 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, 2010 Ford C-Max, 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 645 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford C-Max. (230 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford C-Max. 2001 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2010 Ford C-Max has manual transmission. 2010 Ford C-Max 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 | 2010 Ford C-Max | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Continental | C-Max |
Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6746 cc | 1560 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1828 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1684 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2788 mm |