2003 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2004 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2004 Ford Fiesta is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Bentley Continental GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Bentley Continental GT would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2003 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Bentley Continental GT (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 473 more horse power than 2004 Ford Fiesta. (79 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 1280 kg more than 2004 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Bentley Continental GT is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Fiesta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Continental GT 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, 2003 Bentley Continental GT (651 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 527 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Fiesta. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Fiesta. 2003 Bentley Continental GT has automatic transmission and 2004 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 2004 Ford Fiesta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Bentley Continental GT will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Bentley Continental GT | 2004 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Continental GT | Fiesta |
Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1388 cc |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 651 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 76.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 319 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5 seconds | 13.2 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2385 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.1 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 45 L |