2009 Bentley Brooklands vs. 2012 Ford S-Max
To start off, 2012 Ford S-Max is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Bentley Brooklands. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Bentley Brooklands 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 395 more horse power than 2012 Ford S-Max. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford S-Max.
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, 2012 Ford S-Max, 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 454 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford S-Max. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford S-Max. 2009 Bentley Brooklands has automatic transmission and 2012 Ford S-Max has manual transmission. 2012 Ford S-Max will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Bentley Brooklands will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Bentley Brooklands | 2012 Ford S-Max | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Brooklands | S-Max |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 523 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 774 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.3 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.2 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 70 L |