2007 Bentley Continental GTC vs. 2009 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2009 Ford Mustang is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Bentley Continental GTC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Bentley Continental GTC would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2007 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Bentley Continental GTC (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 2009 Ford Mustang. (300 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 1365 kg more than 2009 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 GTC is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Continental GTC 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 GTC (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Mustang. (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Mustang. 2007 Bentley Continental GTC has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2009 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Bentley Continental GTC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Bentley Continental GTC | 2009 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Continental GTC | Mustang |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Type | W | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2475 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 61 L |