2006 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2011 Bentley Continental GTC
To start off, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Five Hundred. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Five Hundred would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 349 more horse power than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 289 kg more than 2011 Bentley Continental GTC.
Because 2011 Bentley Continental GTC is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC 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, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Five Hundred | 2011 Bentley Continental GTC | |
| Make | Ford | Bentley |
| Model | Five Hundred | Continental GTC |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 2567 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1397 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 90 L |
