2008 Ford Mondeo 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 Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (567 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 409 more horse power than 2008 Ford Mondeo. (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 778 kg more than 2008 Ford Mondeo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Bentley Continental is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Mondeo. 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 492 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Mondeo. (208 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Mondeo | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
Make | Ford | Bentley |
Model | Mondeo | Continental |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2261 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 567 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Premium |
Top Speed | 207 km/hour | 318 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 4.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 2320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4806 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2227 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1404 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2746 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |