2005 Bentley Continental vs. 2009 Ford Flex
To start off, 2009 Ford Flex is newer by 4 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 (8 cylinders), 2005 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental (401 HP @ 2150 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2009 Ford Flex. (262 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Flex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1488 kg more than 2009 Ford Flex. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Ford Flex 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, 2009 Ford Flex 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 (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 499 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Flex. (336 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Flex.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bentley Continental | 2009 Ford Flex | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Continental | Flex |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 262 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2150 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2454 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.7 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |
