2011 Ford Flex vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Ford Flex. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Ford Flex would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (616 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 354 more horse power than 2011 Ford Flex. (262 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Flex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 322 kg more than 2011 Ford Flex. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Bentley Continental is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ford Flex. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental 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, 2013 Bentley Continental (800 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 464 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Flex. (336 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Flex.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford Flex | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Ford | Bentley |
| Model | Flex | Continental |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Horse Power | 262 HP | 616 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2028 kg | 2350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5126 mm | 4804 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1928 mm | 2227 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1727 mm | 1394 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2995 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 16.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |
