2004 Ford Econovan 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 Econovan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Econovan would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (616 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 526 more horse power than 2004 Ford Econovan. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1054 kg more than 2004 Ford Econovan. 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 Econovan. 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 (800 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 662 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Econovan. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Econovan. 2013 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2004 Ford Econovan has manual transmission. 2004 Ford Econovan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Econovan | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Ford | Bentley |
| Model | Econovan | Continental |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1789 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 616 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1296 kg | 2350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4804 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2227 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1394 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2746 mm |
