2005 Bentley Continental vs. 2005 Ford Expedition
To start off, both 2005 Bentley Continental and 2005 Ford Expedition 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 @ 6100 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 2005 Ford Expedition. (300 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1152 kg more than 2005 Ford Expedition. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 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, 2005 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 380 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Expedition. (495 Nm). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Expedition.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bentley Continental | 2005 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Continental | Expedition |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5408 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 552 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 106 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 | 1298 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 106 L |
