2009 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2008 Ford Fusion
To start off, 2009 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Fusion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Fusion 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 331 more horse power than 2008 Ford Fusion. (221 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 1275 kg more than 2008 Ford Fusion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 372 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fusion. (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Continental GT | 2008 Ford Fusion | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Continental GT | Fusion |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 552 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2385 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.7 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.3 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 66 L |
