2003 Bentley Continental vs. 2008 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2008 Ford Mustang is newer by 5 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 121 more horse power than 2008 Ford Mustang. (300 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Mustang weights approximately 412 kg more than 2003 Bentley Continental.
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 442 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Mustang. (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Mustang. 2003 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Mustang 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.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Bentley Continental | 2008 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Continental | Mustang |
Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 876 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2862 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 61 L |