2008 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2008 Lincoln MKZ
To start off, both 2008 Bentley Continental GT and 2008 Lincoln MKZ 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 378 more horse power than 2008 Lincoln MKZ. (263 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2008 Lincoln MKZ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 672 kg more than 2008 Lincoln MKZ. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 442 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lincoln MKZ. (338 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lincoln MKZ.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Bentley Continental GT | 2008 Lincoln MKZ | |
Make | Bentley | Lincoln |
Model | Continental GT | MKZ |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6000 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Type | W | V |
Horse Power | 641 HP | 263 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 780 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2388 kg | 1716 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 66 L |