2005 Bentley Continental vs. 1999 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Ford Mustang 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 365 more horse power than 1999 Ford Mustang. (187 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1040 kg more than 1999 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 577 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Mustang. 2005 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1999 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1999 Ford Mustang 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 | 1999 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Continental | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3801 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 552 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1410 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 45 L |
