2009 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2013 Ford Escape
To start off, 2013 Ford Escape is newer by 4 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 5,998 cc, 2009 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Continental GT (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 376 more horse power than 2013 Ford Escape. (176 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 793 kg more than 2013 Ford Escape. 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 2013 Ford Escape. 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 @ 1600 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Escape. (321 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Escape.
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2009 Bentley Continental GT | 2013 Ford Escape | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Continental GT | Escape |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 176 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 321 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2385 kg | 1592 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4524 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2078 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1684 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 14 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 23.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 57 L |