2008 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2011 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2011 Ford Fiesta is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Bentley Continental GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Bentley Continental GT 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 @ 6000 RPM) has 521 more horse power than 2011 Ford Fiesta. (120 HP @ 6350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 1219 kg more than 2011 Ford Fiesta. 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 2011 Ford Fiesta. 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 628 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Fiesta. (152 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Fiesta. 2008 Bentley Continental GT has automatic transmission and 2011 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 2011 Ford Fiesta 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 | 2011 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Continental GT | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Horse Power | 641 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 780 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2388 kg | 1169 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4409 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1697 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2489 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 45 L |
