2009 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2005 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2009 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2009 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Continental GT (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 350 more horse power than 2005 Ford Mustang. (202 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 888 kg more than 2005 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Bentley Continental GT is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental GT will offer significantly more control. 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 GT (650 Nm) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Mustang. (326 Nm). This means 2009 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Mustang.
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2009 Bentley Continental GT | 2005 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Continental GT | Mustang |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 4015 cc |
Engine Type | W | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 326 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 84 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2385 kg | 1497 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 14 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 23.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.3 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 61 L |