2011 Bentley Continental GTC vs. 2011 Ford Mustang
To start off, both 2011 Bentley Continental GTC and 2011 Ford Mustang were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 2011 Ford Mustang. (305 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 940 kg more than 2011 Ford Mustang. 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 2011 Ford Mustang. 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 (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Mustang. (379 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Mustang. 2011 Bentley Continental GTC has automatic transmission and 2011 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2011 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Bentley Continental GTC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Bentley Continental GTC | 2011 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Continental GTC | Mustang |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | W | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 379 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2567 kg | 1627 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4803 mm | 4778 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1928 mm | 1877 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1397 mm | 1425 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2746 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 61 L |