2004 Ford Taurus 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 Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Taurus 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 (567 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 412 more horse power than 2004 Ford Taurus. (155 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 843 kg more than 2004 Ford Taurus. 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 Taurus. 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 (700 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 456 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Taurus. (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Taurus | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Ford | Bentley |
| Model | Taurus | Continental |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 567 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1477 kg | 2320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2227 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1404 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 90 L |
