2006 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2009 Ford Fusion
To start off, 2009 Ford Fusion is newer by 3 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 391 more horse power than 2009 Ford Fusion. (161 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 1419 kg more than 2009 Ford Fusion. 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 2009 Ford Fusion. 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 438 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Fusion. (212 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Fusion. 2006 Bentley Continental GT has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford Fusion has manual transmission. 2009 Ford Fusion 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.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Bentley Continental GT | 2009 Ford Fusion | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Continental GT | Fusion |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 2261 cc |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 212 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
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 | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2385 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 66 L |