2005 Bentley Continental vs. 2005 Ford Escape

To start off, both 2005 Bentley Continental and 2005 Ford Escape were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,750 cc, 2005 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental (552 HP) has 351 more horse power than 2005 Ford Escape. (201 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 866 kg more than 2005 Ford Escape. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Ford Escape 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, 2005 Ford Escape 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 @ 2200 RPM) has 624 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Escape. (251 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Escape.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Bentley Continental 2005 Ford Escape
Make Bentley Ford
Model Continental Escape
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6750 cc 2961 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 552 HP 201 HP
Torque 875 Nm 251 Nm
Torque RPM 2200 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 104 mm 89.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99 mm 80 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2450 kg 1584 kg
Wheelbase Size 2970 mm 2630 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 108 L 62 L


 

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