2007 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2007 Ford GT 500
To start off, both 2007 Bentley Continental GT and 2007 Ford GT 500 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 59 more horse power than 2007 Ford GT 500. (493 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford GT 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 865 kg more than 2007 Ford GT 500. 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 2007 Ford GT 500. 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 Ford GT 500 (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Bentley Continental GT. (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2007 Ford GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Bentley Continental GT. 2007 Bentley Continental GT has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford GT 500 has manual transmission. 2007 Ford GT 500 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Bentley Continental GT | 2007 Ford GT 500 | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Continental GT | GT 500 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 5409 cc |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 552 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 313 km/hour | 300 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 3.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2385 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2110 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.1 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 66 L |
