2008 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2008 Ford GT
To start off, both 2008 Bentley Continental GT and 2008 Ford GT 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. In terms of performance, 2008 Bentley Continental GT (641 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2008 Ford GT. (493 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 868 kg more than 2008 Ford GT. 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 2008 Ford GT. 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 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford GT. (678 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 GT. 2008 Bentley Continental GT has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford GT has manual transmission. 2008 Ford GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Bentley Continental GT will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Bentley Continental GT | 2008 Ford GT | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Continental GT | GT |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Horse Power | 641 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 780 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 105.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 329 km/hour | 305 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 3.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2388 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 66 L |
