2004 Ford Focus vs. 2012 Bentley Mulsanne
To start off, 2012 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Focus would be higher. At 6,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Bentley Mulsanne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Bentley Mulsanne (505 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 334 more horse power than 2004 Ford Focus. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 1338 kg more than 2004 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Bentley Mulsanne 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 2012 Bentley Mulsanne. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Focus, 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, 2012 Bentley Mulsanne (1,018 Nm) has 821 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Focus. (197 Nm). This means 2012 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Focus | 2012 Bentley Mulsanne | |
| Make | Ford | Bentley |
| Model | Focus | Mulsanne |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 6800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 505 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 1018 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1247 kg | 2585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5575 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1521 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3266 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 96 L |
