2008 Bentley Continental GTC vs. 2005 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2008 Bentley Continental GTC is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Excursion would be higher. At 6,801 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Bentley Continental GTC (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 2005 Ford Excursion. (311 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 786 kg more than 2008 Bentley Continental GTC.
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 GTC (650 Nm) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Excursion. (576 Nm). This means 2008 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Excursion.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Bentley Continental GTC | 2005 Ford Excursion | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Continental GTC | Excursion |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 6801 cc |
Engine Type | W | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 576 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 106 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2475 kg | 3261 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 167 L |