2005 Bentley Continental GT vs. 1988 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2005 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental GT (553 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 333 more horse power than 1988 Ford Taurus. (220 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 840 kg more than 1988 Ford Taurus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Bentley Continental GT is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Ford Taurus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental GT 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, 2005 Bentley Continental GT (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 379 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Taurus. (271 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Bentley Continental GT | 1988 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Continental GT | Taurus |
Year Released | 2005 | 1988 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 2985 cc |
Engine Type | W | V |
Horse Power | 553 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 318 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2340 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 45 L |