2009 Ford Expedition vs. 2010 Bentley Continental GT
To start off, 2010 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Bentley Continental GT (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 2009 Ford Expedition. (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 1384 kg more than 2009 Ford Expedition. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Bentley Continental GT (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Expedition. (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Expedition.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Expedition | 2010 Bentley Continental GT | |
Make | Ford | Bentley |
Model | Expedition | Continental GT |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 552 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 650 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 2350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4803 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1915 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2000 mm | 1389 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2746 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 23.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 127 L | 90 L |