2009 Bentley Continental GTC vs. 2005 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2009 Bentley Continental GTC is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 5,996 cc, 2009 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Continental GTC (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 473 more horse power than 2005 Ford Fiesta. (79 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 1365 kg more than 2005 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Bentley Continental GTC is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Fiesta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental GTC 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 GTC (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 526 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Fiesta. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Fiesta. 2009 Bentley Continental GTC has automatic transmission and 2005 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 2005 Ford Fiesta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Bentley Continental GTC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Bentley Continental GTC | 2005 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Continental GTC | Fiesta |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5996 cc | 1388 cc |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 312 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 13.2 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2475 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.1 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 45 L |