2006 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2012 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2012 Ford Mondeo is newer by 6 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 335 more horse power than 2012 Ford Mondeo. (217 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 753 kg more than 2012 Ford Mondeo. 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 2012 Ford Mondeo. 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 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Mondeo. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Bentley Continental GT | 2012 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Continental GT | Mondeo |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 2521 cc |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 93.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 318 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2385 kg | 1632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.1 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |