2006 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2003 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2006 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2006 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Bentley Continental GT (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 332 more horse power than 2003 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 825 kg more than 2003 Ford Falcon. 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 2003 Ford Falcon. 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 @ 1600 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Falcon. 2006 Bentley Continental GT has automatic transmission and 2003 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 2003 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Bentley Continental GT will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Bentley Continental GT | 2003 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Continental GT | Falcon |
Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2340 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 59 L |