2005 Bentley Continental vs. 2004 Ford Escape
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Escape. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Escape 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 (421 HP @ 2100 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 2004 Ford Escape. (203 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1007 kg more than 2004 Ford Escape. 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, 2004 Ford Escape, 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 603 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Escape. (272 Nm). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bentley Continental | 2004 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Continental | Escape |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1443 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 61 L |
