2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs. 2010 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2010 Ford Expedition is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur would be higher. 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 292 more horse power than 2010 Ford Expedition. (310 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 59 kg more than 2010 Ford Expedition. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 256 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Expedition. (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Expedition.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | 2010 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Continental Flying Spur | Expedition |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 602 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 2526 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5245 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3023 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 106 L |
