2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 313 more horse power than 2010 Ford Crown Victoria. (239 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 381 kg more than 2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur.
Because 2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Ford Crown Victoria. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur 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, 2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Crown Victoria. (374 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | 2010 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Continental Flying Spur | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Horse Power | 552 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2475 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5310 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 72 L |
