2006 Ford Freestar vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Freestar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Freestar would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (602 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 408 more horse power than 2006 Ford Freestar. (194 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Freestar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 997 kg more than 2006 Ford Freestar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Bentley Continental is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Freestar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental 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, 2013 Bentley Continental (750 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Freestar. (330 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Freestar.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Freestar | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
Make | Ford | Bentley |
Model | Freestar | Continental |
Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3802 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | W |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 602 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 750 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1443 kg | 2440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2118 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1465 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3065 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 25.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 90 L |