2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs. 2009 Ford Focus
To start off, both 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur and 2009 Ford Focus were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (602 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 489 more horse power than 2009 Ford Focus. (113 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 1289 kg more than 2009 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur 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 Continental Flying Spur. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Focus, 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 Continental Flying Spur (750 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 500 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Focus. (250 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Focus. 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2009 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | 2009 Ford Focus | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Continental Flying Spur | Focus |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1753 cc |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 602 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1850 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1296 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.6 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 55 L |