2005 Bentley Continental vs. 1994 Ford Escort

To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Ford Escort would be higher. At 6,750 cc, 2005 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 464 more horse power than 1994 Ford Escort. (88 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1355 kg more than 1994 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Bentley Continental is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Bentley Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Ford Escort, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 729 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Escort. (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Escort.

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