2007 Ford Mondeo vs. 2012 Bentley Continental GT
To start off, 2012 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Bentley Continental GT (567 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 344 more horse power than 2007 Ford Mondeo. (223 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 862 kg more than 2007 Ford Mondeo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Bentley Continental GT is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Ford Mondeo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Bentley Continental GT (700 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 415 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Mondeo. (285 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2012 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Mondeo | 2012 Bentley Continental GT | |
| Make | Ford | Bentley |
| Model | Mondeo | Continental GT |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 567 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 318 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.6 seconds | 4.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1458 kg | 2320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1943 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1405 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 91 L |
