2002 Ford Focus vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Focus would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (616 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 507 more horse power than 2002 Ford Focus. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1150 kg more than 2002 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Bentley Continental is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental 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, 2013 Bentley Continental (800 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 631 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Focus. (169 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Focus. 2013 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2002 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2002 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Focus | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Ford | Bentley |
| Model | Focus | Continental |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 616 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 2350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4804 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2227 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1394 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 90 L |
