2006 Bentley Continental GTC vs. 2005 Ford F-250
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 F-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford F-250 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 256 more horse power than 2005 Ford F-250. (296 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford F-250 weights approximately 60 kg more than 2006 Bentley Continental GTC.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 386 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford F-250. (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford F-250. 2006 Bentley Continental GTC has automatic transmission and 2005 Ford F-250 has manual transmission. 2005 Ford F-250 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 F-250 | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Continental GTC | F-250 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Horse Power | 552 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 881 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2580 kg | 2640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5310 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 144 L |
