2005 Bentley Continental vs. 2004 Ford Falcon
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 Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Falcon 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 181 more horse power than 2004 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 939 kg more than 2004 Ford Falcon. 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 @ 2150 RPM) has 478 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Falcon. 2005 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2004 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 2004 Ford Falcon 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 | 2004 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Continental | Falcon |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 401 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 2150 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 835 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2454 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 59 L |