2006 Bentley Continental GTC vs. 2006 Ford Expedition
To start off, both 2006 Bentley Continental GTC and 2006 Ford Expedition were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 252 more horse power than 2006 Ford Expedition. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 865 kg more than 2006 Ford Expedition. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 2006 Ford Expedition. (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Expedition.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Bentley Continental GTC | 2006 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Continental GTC | Expedition |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Horse Power | 552 HP | 300 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 | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2580 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5310 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.3 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 106 L |
