2009 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2006 Ford F-250
To start off, 2009 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford F-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford F-250 would be higher. At 5,996 cc, 2009 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Continental GT (592 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 415 more horse power than 2006 Ford F-250. (177 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford F-250 weights approximately 161 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, 2009 Bentley Continental GT (553 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford F-250. (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford F-250. 2009 Bentley Continental GT has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford F-250 has manual transmission. 2006 Ford F-250 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Bentley Continental GT will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Bentley Continental GT | 2006 Ford F-250 | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Continental GT | F-250 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5996 cc | 4198 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 592 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 553 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 2856 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 3490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 144 L |