2003 Bentley Continental vs. 2002 Ford Puma
To start off, 2003 Bentley Continental is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Puma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Puma would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 321 more horse power than 2002 Ford Puma. (100 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Puma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1415 kg more than 2002 Ford Puma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Bentley Continental 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 2003 Bentley Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Ford Puma, 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, 2003 Bentley Continental (876 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 730 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Puma. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Puma. 2003 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2002 Ford Puma has manual transmission. 2002 Ford Puma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Bentley Continental | 2002 Ford Puma | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Continental | Puma |
Year Released | 2003 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1560 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 876 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 81.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 45 L |