2006 Bentley Continental vs. 1996 Ford Galaxy
To start off, 2006 Bentley Continental is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ford Galaxy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ford Galaxy would be higher. At 6,748 cc, 2006 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Continental weights approximately 663 kg more than 1996 Ford Galaxy.
Because 2006 Bentley Continental is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Bentley Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Ford Galaxy, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 635 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Galaxy. (240 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Galaxy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Bentley Continental | 1996 Ford Galaxy | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Continental | Galaxy |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6748 cc | 2792 cc |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 174 HP |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1787 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |
