2007 Bentley Continental vs. 2006 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2007 Bentley Continental is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Mondeo 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 1055 kg more than 2006 Ford Mondeo.
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, 2006 Ford Mondeo, 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 700 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Mondeo. (175 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Mondeo. 2007 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford Mondeo has manual transmission. 2006 Ford Mondeo 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 | 2006 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Continental | Mondeo |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 128 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 83.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 59 L |