2005 Ford Focus vs. 2012 Bentley Continental GT
To start off, 2012 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Focus would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Bentley Continental GT (567 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 488 more horse power than 2005 Ford Focus. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 1045 kg more than 2005 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Bentley Continental GT is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental GT 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, 2012 Bentley Continental GT (700 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 572 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Focus. (128 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Focus | 2012 Bentley Continental GT | |
Make | Ford | Bentley |
Model | Focus | Continental GT |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1388 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 567 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 2320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4806 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1943 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1405 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2746 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 91 L |