2008 Ford Focus vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Focus would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1320 kg more than 2008 Ford Focus.
Because 2013 Bentley Continental is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental 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, 2013 Bentley Continental (700 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 379 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Focus. (321 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Focus. 2013 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Focus | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Ford | Bentley |
| Model | Focus | Continental |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 567 HP |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Premium |
| Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 318 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.4 seconds | 4.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 2320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1404 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 90 L |
