2007 Ford Galaxy vs. 2013 Bentley Continental

To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Galaxy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Galaxy would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (567 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 478 more horse power than 2007 Ford Galaxy. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 581 kg more than 2007 Ford Galaxy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2013 Bentley Continental is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Ford Galaxy. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental 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, 2013 Bentley Continental (700 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 460 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Galaxy. (240 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Galaxy. 2013 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Galaxy has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Galaxy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Ford Galaxy 2013 Bentley Continental
Make Ford Bentley
Model Galaxy Continental
Year Released 2007 2013
Body Type Minivan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1894 cc 5998 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type in-line W
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 89 HP 567 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 240 Nm 700 Nm
Torque RPM 1900 RPM 1700 RPM
Engine Bore Size 79.5 mm 84 mm
Engine Stroke Size 95.5 mm 90 mm
Fuel Type Diesel Premium
Top Speed 164 km/hour 318 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 17.2 seconds 4.4 seconds
Drive Type Front AWD
Transmission Type Manual 6-speed automatic
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1739 kg 2320 kg
Vehicle Length 4650 mm 4806 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 2227 mm
Vehicle Height 1800 mm 1404 mm
Wheelbase Size 2840 mm 2746 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 90 L


 

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