2005 Bentley Continental vs. 2004 Ford Focus

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 Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Focus 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 421 more horse power than 2004 Ford Focus. (131 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1206 kg more than 2004 Ford Focus. 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 Focus, 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 @ 2200 RPM) has 709 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Focus. (166 Nm @ 4150 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Focus. 2005 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2004 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2004 Ford Focus 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 Focus
Make Bentley Ford
Model Continental Focus
Year Released 2005 2004
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6750 cc 1595 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 552 HP 131 HP
Engine RPM 6100 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 875 Nm 166 Nm
Torque RPM 2200 RPM 4150 RPM
Engine Bore Size 104 mm 79 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99 mm 81.4 mm
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2450 kg 1244 kg
Wheelbase Size 2970 mm 2720 mm