2006 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2008 Ford Escape
To start off, 2008 Ford Escape is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Bentley Continental GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Bentley Continental GT 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 399 more horse power than 2008 Ford Escape. (153 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Escape.
Because 2006 Bentley Continental GT is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Escape. 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 444 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Escape. (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Escape. 2006 Bentley Continental GT has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Escape has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Escape 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 | 2008 Ford Escape | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Continental GT | Escape |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 114 L |