2006 Bentley Continental GTC vs. 2005 Ford Escort
To start off, 2006 Bentley Continental GTC is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Escort would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2006 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Bentley Continental GTC (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 424 more horse power than 2005 Ford Escort. (128 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 1440 kg more than 2005 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Bentley Continental GTC is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Continental GTC 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 GTC (881 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 711 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Escort. (170 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Escort. 2006 Bentley Continental GTC has automatic transmission and 2005 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 2005 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Bentley Continental GTC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Bentley Continental GTC | 2005 Ford Escort | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Continental GTC | Escort |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1753 cc |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 881 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
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 Weight | 2580 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5310 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 55 L |