2008 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2008 Ford Focus

To start off, both 2008 Bentley Continental GT and 2008 Ford Focus were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,000 cc, 2008 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 1488 kg more than 2008 Ford Focus.

Because 2008 Bentley Continental GT is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Focus. 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 595 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Focus. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Focus.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Bentley Continental GT 2008 Ford Focus
Make Bentley Ford
Model Continental GT Focus
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6000 cc 1998 cc
Engine Type W in-line
Horse Power 641 HP 0 HP
Torque 780 Nm 185 Nm
Torque RPM 1600 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 87.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90.2 mm 83.1 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 10.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Top Speed 329 km/hour 197 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 4.8 seconds 10.7 seconds
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2388 kg 900 kg
Vehicle Length 4810 mm 4490 mm
Vehicle Width 1920 mm 2000 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 2650 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 18.1 L/100km 8.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 55 L


 

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