2006 Bentley Continental GT vs. 1966 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2006 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 6,385 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Bentley Continental GT (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1966 Ford Mustang. (320 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 1206 kg more than 1966 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Bentley Continental GT is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Bentley Continental GT (650 Nm) has 565 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Mustang. (85 Nm). This means 2006 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Mustang.
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2006 Bentley Continental GT | 1966 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Continental GT | Mustang |
Year Released | 2006 | 1966 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 6385 cc |
Engine Type | W | V |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 85 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 102.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2385 kg | 1179 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 45 L |