2006 Bentley Continental vs. 2002 Ford Fusion
To start off, 2006 Bentley Continental is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Fusion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Fusion 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 1300 kg more than 2002 Ford Fusion.
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, 2002 Ford Fusion, 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 751 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Fusion. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Fusion. 2006 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2002 Ford Fusion has manual transmission. 2002 Ford Fusion will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Bentley Continental | 2002 Ford Fusion | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Continental | Fusion |
Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6748 cc | 1398 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 79 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 76.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 45 L |