2002 Bentley Continental T vs. 2010 Ford Mondeo

To start off, 2010 Ford Mondeo is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Bentley Continental T. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Bentley Continental T would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bentley Continental T is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Bentley Continental T (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 2010 Ford Mondeo. (223 HP @ 6150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bentley Continental T should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Continental T weights approximately 911 kg more than 2010 Ford Mondeo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2002 Bentley Continental T 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 2002 Bentley Continental T. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Ford Mondeo, 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, 2002 Bentley Continental T (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 594 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Mondeo. (281 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley Continental T will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Mondeo. 2002 Bentley Continental T has automatic transmission and 2010 Ford Mondeo has manual transmission. 2010 Ford Mondeo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Bentley Continental T will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Bentley Continental T 2010 Ford Mondeo
Make Bentley Ford
Model Continental T Mondeo
Year Released 2002 2010
Body Type Coupe Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6749 cc 2967 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 421 HP 223 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6150 RPM
Torque 875 Nm 281 Nm
Torque RPM 2200 RPM 4900 RPM
Engine Bore Size 104.2 mm 89 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.1 mm 79.5 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2450 kg 1539 kg
Vehicle Length 5250 mm 4810 mm
Vehicle Width 2060 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2970 mm 2760 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 100 L 59 L