2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (600 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 376 more horse power than 2012 Ford Crown Victoria. (224 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 416 kg more than 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur.
Because 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ford Crown Victoria. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur 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, 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (750 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 391 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Crown Victoria. (359 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | 2012 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Continental Flying Spur | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2440 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5291 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1976 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1466 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3066 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 72 L |
