2003 Bentley Continental vs. 2005 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2005 Ford Fairlane is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Bentley Continental 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 196 more horse power than 2005 Ford Fairlane. (225 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Continental weights approximately 745 kg more than 2005 Ford Fairlane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 506 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Fairlane. (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Bentley Continental | 2005 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Continental | Fairlane |
Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 876 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2920 mm |