2005 Bentley Continental vs. 1995 Ford Probe
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Probe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Probe would be higher. At 6,750 cc, 2005 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1105 kg more than 1995 Ford Probe.
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, 1995 Ford Probe, 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) has 657 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Probe. (218 Nm). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Probe. 2005 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1995 Ford Probe has manual transmission. 1995 Ford Probe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bentley Continental | 1995 Ford Probe | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Continental | Probe |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2507 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 552 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 84.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 74.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1345 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 55 L |
