2011 Bentley Continental GTC vs. 2004 Ford Focus
To start off, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Focus would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC (600 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 492 more horse power than 2004 Ford Focus. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 1175 kg more than 2004 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Bentley Continental GTC is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC (750 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 510 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Focus. (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Bentley Continental GTC | 2004 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Continental GTC | Focus |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1560 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2567 kg | 1392 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4803 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1928 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1389 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2746 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 53 L |
