2006 Bentley Continental vs. 2003 Ford Lynx
To start off, 2006 Bentley Continental is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Lynx. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Lynx 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 1340 kg more than 2003 Ford Lynx.
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, 2003 Ford Lynx, 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 730 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Lynx. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Lynx. 2006 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2003 Ford Lynx has manual transmission. 2003 Ford Lynx 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 | 2003 Ford Lynx | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Continental | Lynx |
Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6748 cc | 1595 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2620 mm |