2007 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2000 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2007 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Mustang 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 422 more horse power than 2000 Ford Mustang. (130 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 1042 kg more than 2000 Ford Mustang. 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 2000 Ford Mustang. 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) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Mustang. (447 Nm). This means 2007 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Mustang. 2007 Bentley Continental GT has automatic transmission and 2000 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2000 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Bentley Continental GT will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Bentley Continental GT | 2000 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Continental GT | Mustang |
Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Type | W | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 447 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2340 kg | 1298 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2580 mm |