2005 Bentley Continental vs. 2006 Ford Freestyle

To start off, 2006 Ford Freestyle 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 349 more horse power than 2006 Ford Freestyle. (203 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Freestyle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 735 kg more than 2006 Ford Freestyle. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2006 Ford Freestyle 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, 2006 Ford Freestyle 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 594 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Freestyle. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Freestyle.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Bentley Continental 2006 Ford Freestyle
Make Bentley Ford
Model Continental Freestyle
Year Released 2005 2006
Body Type Coupe Crossover
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6750 cc 2983 cc
Horse Power 552 HP 203 HP
Engine RPM 6100 RPM 5750 RPM
Torque 875 Nm 281 Nm
Torque RPM 2200 RPM 4500 RPM
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Number of Seats 4 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2450 kg 1715 kg
Wheelbase Size 2970 mm 2870 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 108 L 72 L


 

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