2009 Bentley Brooklands vs. 2003 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2009 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Brooklands (523 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 368 more horse power than 2003 Ford Taurus. (155 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Taurus.
Because 2009 Bentley Brooklands is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Bentley Brooklands. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Ford Taurus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 Bentley Brooklands (774 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 530 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Taurus. (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Brooklands | 2003 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Brooklands | Taurus |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 523 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 774 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.3 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 78.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 68 L |
