2005 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2007 Ford Focus
To start off, 2007 Ford Focus is newer by 2 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 330 more horse power than 2007 Ford Focus. (223 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 948 kg more than 2007 Ford Focus. 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 2007 Ford Focus. 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 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Focus. (320 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Focus. 2005 Bentley Continental GT has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Focus 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 | 2007 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Continental GT | Focus |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 2522 cc |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 553 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 318 km/hour | 236 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 6.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2340 kg | 1392 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.1 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 55 L |
