2005 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2006 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2006 Lincoln Town Car 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 314 more horse power than 2006 Lincoln Town Car. (239 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2006 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 363 kg more than 2006 Lincoln Town Car. 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 Lincoln Town Car. 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 261 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lincoln Town Car. (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bentley Continental GT | 2006 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Bentley | Lincoln |
| Model | Continental GT | Town Car |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 553 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2340 kg | 1977 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 26.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 114 L |
