2005 Bentley Continental vs. 2004 Ford Expedition
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 Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Expedition 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 320 more horse power than 2004 Ford Expedition. (232 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 3 kg more than 2004 Ford Expedition. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Expedition will offer significantly more control. 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 480 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Expedition. (395 Nm). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Expedition.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bentley Continental | 2004 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Continental | Expedition |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4605 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 552 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 395 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2447 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 106 L |
