2007 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2008 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2008 Ford Mondeo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Bentley Continental GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Bentley Continental GT 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 351 more horse power than 2008 Ford Mondeo. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 882 kg more than 2008 Ford Mondeo. 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 2008 Ford Mondeo. 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 370 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Mondeo. (280 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Bentley Continental GT | 2008 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Continental GT | Mondeo |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 2965 cc |
Engine Type | W | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 7.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2340 kg | 1458 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 59 L |