2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 324 more horse power than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (176 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 455 kg more than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Bentley Continental is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental will offer significantly more control. 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 (660 Nm) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (320 Nm). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Crown Victoria | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Ford | Bentley |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Continental |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 660 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 2295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2227 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1404 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 15.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 90 L |
