2003 Bentley Continental vs. 2010 Ford Flex
To start off, 2010 Ford Flex is newer by 7 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 159 more horse power than 2010 Ford Flex. (262 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Flex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Continental weights approximately 422 kg more than 2010 Ford Flex. 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, 2010 Ford Flex, 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 540 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Flex. (336 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Flex.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Bentley Continental | 2010 Ford Flex | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Continental | Flex |
Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 262 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 876 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2028 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5126 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1928 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1727 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2995 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |