2006 Bentley Continental vs. 2005 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2006 Bentley Continental is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Explorer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Explorer 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 1152 kg more than 2005 Ford Explorer.
Because 2005 Ford Explorer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Explorer will offer significantly more control. 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) has 531 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Explorer. (344 Nm). This means 2006 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Bentley Continental | 2005 Ford Explorer | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Continental | Explorer |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6748 cc | 4015 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 210 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 344 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 84 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1298 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 20.6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 85 L |