2009 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2007 Ford Galaxy
To start off, 2009 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Galaxy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Galaxy 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 391 more horse power than 2007 Ford Galaxy. (201 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 916 kg more than 2007 Ford Galaxy. 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 2007 Ford Galaxy. 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 (553 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Galaxy. (265 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Galaxy.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Bentley Continental GT | 2007 Ford Galaxy | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Continental GT | Galaxy |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5996 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Type | W | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 592 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 553 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 325 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 1779 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |