2005 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2006 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Bentley Continental GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Bentley Continental GT 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 445 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 625 kg more than 2006 Ford Ranger. 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 2006 Ford Ranger. 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 393 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger. 2005 Bentley Continental GT has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2006 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Bentley Continental GT will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Bentley Continental GT | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Continental GT | Ranger |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 553 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 257 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 19.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2340 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.1 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 82 L |