2005 Ford Focus 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 Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Focus 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 494 more horse power than 2005 Ford Focus. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1280 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 2013 Bentley Continental 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, 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 @ 5600 RPM) has 580 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Focus. (170 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Focus. 2013 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2005 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2005 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Focus | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
Make | Ford | Bentley |
Model | Focus | Continental |
Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 602 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 750 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 2440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2118 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1465 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3065 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 90 L |