2007 Bentley Continental vs. 2002 Ford Focus
To start off, 2007 Bentley Continental is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Focus would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1218 kg more than 2002 Ford Focus.
Because 2007 Bentley Continental is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Bentley Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Ford Focus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 705 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Focus. (170 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Focus. 2007 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2002 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2002 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Bentley Continental | 2002 Ford Focus | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Continental | Focus |
Year Released | 2007 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 131 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 84.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1232 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 132 L |