2003 Ford Expedition vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (602 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 364 more horse power than 2003 Ford Expedition. (238 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 80 kg more than 2003 Ford Expedition. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Bentley Continental (750 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Expedition. (397 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Expedition.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Expedition | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Ford | Bentley |
| Model | Expedition | Continental |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4603 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 602 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 397 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 2440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2118 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1465 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3065 mm |
