2006 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2003 Ford Taurus
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 Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Taurus 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 397 more horse power than 2003 Ford Taurus. (155 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 755 kg more than 2003 Ford Taurus. 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 Taurus. 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 406 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Taurus. (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Bentley Continental GT | 2003 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Continental GT | Taurus |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 552 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 78.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2340 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 68 L |
