2002 Ford Ka 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 Ka. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Ka would be higher. At 3,993 cc, 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 441 more horse power than 2002 Ford Ka. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1415 kg more than 2002 Ford Ka. 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 Ka. 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 (660 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 555 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Ka. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Ka. 2013 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2002 Ford Ka has manual transmission. 2002 Ford Ka 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 Ka | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Ford | Bentley |
| Model | Ka | Continental |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 660 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 2295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2227 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1404 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.1 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.9 L/100km | 15.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 90 L |
