2009 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2004 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2009 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Excursion would be higher. At 6,801 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Continental GT (592 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 2004 Ford Excursion. (310 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Excursion weights approximately 359 kg more than 2009 Bentley Continental GT.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2004 Ford Excursion (576 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Bentley Continental GT. (553 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Bentley Continental GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Continental GT | 2004 Ford Excursion | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Continental GT | Excursion |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5996 cc | 6801 cc |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 592 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 553 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 3054 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 167 L |
