2009 Bentley Continental GTC vs. 2007 Ford Bantam
To start off, 2009 Bentley Continental GTC is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Bantam. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Bantam 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) has 478 more horse power than 2007 Ford Bantam. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 1455 kg more than 2007 Ford Bantam. 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 2007 Ford Bantam. 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 540 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Bantam. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Bantam. 2009 Bentley Continental GTC has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Bantam has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Bantam 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 | 2007 Ford Bantam | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Continental GTC | Bantam |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5996 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 650 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 74.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2475 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.1 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 54 L |