2009 Bentley Continental GTC vs. 2009 Ford Fusion
To start off, both 2009 Bentley Continental GTC and 2009 Ford Fusion were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 331 more horse power than 2009 Ford Fusion. (221 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 1509 kg more than 2009 Ford Fusion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 372 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Fusion. (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Bentley Continental GTC | 2009 Ford Fusion | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Continental GTC | Fusion |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5996 cc | 2966 cc |
Engine Type | W | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2475 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 66 L |