2001 Bentley Continental vs. 2013 Ford Flex
To start off, 2013 Ford Flex is newer by 12 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 140 more horse power than 2013 Ford Flex. (281 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Flex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 344 kg more than 2013 Ford Flex. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Ford Flex is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford Flex will offer significantly more control. 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 529 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Flex. (346 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Flex.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Bentley Continental | 2013 Ford Flex | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Continental | Flex |
Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6746 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 281 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 346 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2106 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 5125 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2256 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1726 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2994 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.2 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 28.1 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |