2005 Bentley Continental vs. 2000 Ford Artic
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Artic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Artic would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental (401 HP @ 2150 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 2000 Ford Artic. (128 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Artic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1156 kg more than 2000 Ford Artic. 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 (835 Nm) has 510 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Artic. (325 Nm). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Artic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Bentley Continental | 2000 Ford Artic | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Continental | Artic |
Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 401 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 2150 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 835 Nm | 325 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2454 kg | 1298 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 5240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 68 L |