2005 Ford Expedition vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (602 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 302 more horse power than 2005 Ford Expedition. (300 HP @ 6150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1142 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 2013 Bentley Continental is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Expedition. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental 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, 2013 Bentley Continental (750 Nm) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Expedition. (495 Nm). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Expedition.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Expedition | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
Make | Ford | Bentley |
Model | Expedition | Continental |
Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 602 HP |
Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 750 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 2440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2118 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1465 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3065 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 25.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 90 L |