2008 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2005 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2008 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 6,000 cc, 2008 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Bentley Continental GT (641 HP) has 440 more horse power than 2005 Ford Taurus. (201 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 883 kg more than 2005 Ford Taurus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Bentley Continental GT is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Taurus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Bentley Continental GT (780 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 530 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Taurus. (250 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Bentley Continental GT | 2005 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Continental GT | Taurus |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Horse Power | 641 HP | 201 HP |
| Torque | 780 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2388 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 68 L |
