2005 Bentley Continental vs. 2006 Ford F-250

To start off, 2006 Ford F-250 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Bentley Continental 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 375 more horse power than 2006 Ford F-250. (177 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 734 kg more than 2006 Ford F-250. 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 (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 375 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford F-250. (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford F-250. 2005 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford F-250 has manual transmission. 2006 Ford F-250 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 2006 Ford F-250
Make Bentley Ford
Model Continental F-250
Year Released 2005 2006
Body Type Coupe Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6750 cc 4200 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 552 HP 177 HP
Engine RPM 6100 RPM 3800 RPM
Torque 875 Nm 500 Nm
Torque RPM 2200 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 104 mm 93 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99 mm 103 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2450 kg 1716 kg
Wheelbase Size 2970 mm 3490 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 100 L 144 L


 

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