2008 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2012 Ford Bantam
To start off, 2012 Ford Bantam is newer by 4 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) has 567 more horse power than 2012 Ford Bantam. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 1422 kg more than 2012 Ford Bantam. 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 2012 Ford Bantam. 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 670 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Bantam. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Bantam. 2008 Bentley Continental GT has automatic transmission and 2012 Ford Bantam has manual transmission. 2012 Ford Bantam 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.
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2008 Bentley Continental GT | 2012 Ford Bantam | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Continental GT | Bantam |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6000 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Horse Power | 641 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 780 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 329 km/hour | 158 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2388 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 54 L |