2008 Bentley Continental GTC vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Bentley Continental GTC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Bentley Continental GTC would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2008 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Bentley Continental GTC (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 2012 Ford Falcon. (261 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 771 kg more than 2012 Ford Falcon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Bentley Continental GTC is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Continental GTC 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 GTC (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Falcon. (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Bentley Continental GTC | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Continental GTC | Falcon |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2475 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.3 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 68 L |