2009 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2013 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2013 Ford Mustang 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, 2013 Ford Mustang (653 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2009 Bentley Continental GT. (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2009 Bentley Continental GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 637 kg more than 2013 Ford Mustang.
Because 2009 Bentley Continental GT is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Ford Mustang. 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, 2013 Ford Mustang (856 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Bentley Continental GT. (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Bentley Continental GT. 2009 Bentley Continental GT has automatic transmission and 2013 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2013 Ford Mustang 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 | 2013 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Continental GT | Mustang |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 5800 cc |
Engine Type | W | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 653 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 856 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 105 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2385 kg | 1748 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4778 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2035 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1438 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 14 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 23.7 L/100km | 13.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 61 L |