2006 Bentley Continental vs. 2006 Ford Mondeo
To start off, both 2006 Bentley Continental and 2006 Ford Mondeo 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 1067 kg more than 2006 Ford Mondeo.
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 Mondeo, 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 685 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Mondeo. (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Bentley Continental | 2006 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Continental | Mondeo |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6748 cc | 1998 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 143 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 83.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1383 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 20.6 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 59 L |