2009 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2011 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2011 Ford Mondeo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Bentley Continental GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Bentley Continental GT 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 479 more horse power than 2011 Ford Mondeo. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 1211 kg more than 2011 Ford Mondeo. 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 2011 Ford Mondeo. 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 273 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Mondeo. (280 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Mondeo. 2009 Bentley Continental GT has automatic transmission and 2011 Ford Mondeo has manual transmission. 2011 Ford Mondeo 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 | 2011 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Continental GT | Mondeo |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5996 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 592 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 553 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 325 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 1484 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 59 L |