2006 Bentley Continental vs. 2006 Ford Ka
To start off, both 2006 Bentley Continental and 2006 Ford Ka were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 1484 kg more than 2006 Ford Ka.
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, 2006 Ford Ka, 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 769 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ka. 2006 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford Ka has manual transmission. 2006 Ford Ka 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 | 2006 Ford Ka | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Continental | Ka |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6748 cc | 1297 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 68 HP |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 20.6 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 40 L |
