2004 Ford Transit Connect vs. 2012 Bentley Continental GTC
To start off, 2012 Bentley Continental GTC is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Transit Connect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Transit Connect would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Bentley Continental GTC (567 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 478 more horse power than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 1175 kg more than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Bentley Continental GTC is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental GTC 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, 2012 Bentley Continental GTC (700 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 480 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. (220 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2012 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Transit Connect.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Transit Connect | 2012 Bentley Continental GTC | |
| Make | Ford | Bentley |
| Model | Transit Connect | Continental GTC |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1752 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 567 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 2495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1943 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1405 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2746 mm |
