2003 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2005 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2005 Ford Explorer is newer by 2 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 342 more horse power than 2005 Ford Explorer. (210 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 1105 kg more than 2005 Ford Explorer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Bentley Continental GT (651 Nm) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Explorer. (330 Nm). This means 2003 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Bentley Continental GT | 2005 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Continental GT | Explorer |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 4014 cc |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 552 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 84 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2385 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 26.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 85 L |
