2006 Ford Expedition vs. 2012 Bentley Continental GTC
To start off, 2012 Bentley Continental GTC is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Bentley Continental GTC (567 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 2006 Ford Expedition. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Expedition weights approximately 361 kg more than 2012 Bentley Continental GTC.
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, 2012 Bentley Continental GTC (700 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Expedition. (496 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2012 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Expedition.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Expedition | 2012 Bentley Continental GTC | |
Make | Ford | Bentley |
Model | Expedition | Continental GTC |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 567 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 496 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 2495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4806 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1943 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1405 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2746 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 91 L |