2007 Bentley Continental GT vs. 1999 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2007 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2007 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Bentley Continental GT (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 350 more horse power than 1999 Lincoln Town Car. (202 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 1999 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 615 kg more than 1999 Lincoln Town Car. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Bentley Continental GT is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Lincoln Town Car. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Continental GT 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, 2007 Bentley Continental GT (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lincoln Town Car. (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Bentley Continental GT | 1999 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Bentley | Lincoln |
| Model | Continental GT | Town Car |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 552 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2385 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2110 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 85 L |
