Car comparison

Ford Mustang IV 4.6 i V8 32V Cobra RvsBentley Continental T 6.8 i V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Bentley Continental T

6.8 i V8

426 hp6750 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2000-2007

Comparison overview

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Ford Mustang IV 4.6 i V8 32V Cobra R

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    295 km/h
    183 mph Unrestricted
    280 km/h
    174 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,665 kg
    3,671 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    234 hp/t
    175 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.7 L/100 km
    16.0 mpg US
    19.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    10.7 L/100 km
    22.0 mpg US
    26.4 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    77/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelFordMustang IV4.6 i V8 32V Cobra RBentleyContinental T6.8 i V8
Power
390hp291kW
426hp318kW
Torque
529Nm390lb-ft
875Nm645lb-ft
Curb weight
1,665kg3,671lb
2,450kg5,401lb
Gross weight-
2,850kg6,283lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
273 km/h
170 mph
To 99% top speed
75.7s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph
Calculated
101.5s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
15.4s
Calculated
21.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
28.1L/100 km8.4mpg US10.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
234hp/t175kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
174hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
318Nm/t213lb-ft/ton
Calculated
357Nm/t239lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
4,601cc281cu in
6,750cc412cu in
Length
4,661mm184in
5,222mm206in
Width
1,857mm73in
1,872mm74in
Height
1,336mm53in
1,462mm58in
Wheelbase
2,573mm101in
2,961mm117in
Front track
1,530mm60in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,530mm60in
1,581mm62in
Trunk volume
310L
350L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
59L
108L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Ford Mustang IV 4.6 i V8 32V Cobra RBentley Continental T 6.8 i V8PowerTorque
  • Ford Mustang IV 4.6 i V8 32V Cobra R: Power / Torque
  • Bentley Continental T 6.8 i V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
FordMustang IV4.6 i V8 32V Cobra R6,000 rpm3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
BentleyContinental T6.8 i V84,000 rpm2,200 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricFordMustang IV4.6 i V8 32V Cobra RBentleyContinental T6.8 i V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.4 s
21.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
273 km/h
170 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
183 km/h
114 mph
164 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FordMustang IV4.6 i V8 32V Cobra R
390 hp
291 kW
BentleyContinental T6.8 i V8
426 hp
318 kW

Bentley Continental T 6.8 i V8 has 36 hp more than Ford Mustang IV 4.6 i V8 32V Cobra R.

The biggest power difference is between Ford Mustang IV 4.6 i V8 32V Cobra R and Bentley Continental T 6.8 i V8: 36 hp (27 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FordMustang IV4.6 i V8 32V Cobra R
529 Nm
390 lb-ft
BentleyContinental T6.8 i V8
875 Nm
645 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FordMustang IV4.6 i V8 32V Cobra R
1,665 kg
3,671 lb
BentleyContinental T6.8 i V8
2,450 kg
5,401 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FordMustang IV4.6 i V8 32V Cobra R
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
BentleyContinental T6.8 i V8
273 km/h
170 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Although Bentley Continental T 6.8 i V8 has more power, Ford Mustang IV 4.6 i V8 32V Cobra R is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ford Mustang IV 4.6 i V8 32V Cobra R and Bentley Continental T 6.8 i V8: 1.0 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FordMustang IV4.6 i V8 32V Cobra R
234 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
BentleyContinental T6.8 i V8
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
FordMustang IV4.6 i V8 32V Cobra R
390 hp
291 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
BentleyContinental T6.8 i V8
426 hp
318 kW
5.9 s
273 km/h
170 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
FordMustang IV4.6 i V8 32V Cobra R
Power
390 hp
291 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Length
4,661 mm
183.5 in
Height
1,336 mm
52.6 in
BentleyContinental T6.8 i V8
Power
426 hp
318 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
5,222 mm
205.6 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleFordMustang IV4.6 i V8 32V Cobra RBentleyContinental T6.8 i V8
Power
390 hp
291 kW
426 hp
318 kW
Torque
529 Nm
390 lb-ft
875 Nm
645 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
Lightness
1,665 kg
3,671 lb
2,450 kg
5,401 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Length
4,661 mm
183.5 in
Height
1,336 mm
52.6 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
5,222 mm
205.6 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 in
Trunk score
310 L
10.9 cu ft
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
234 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Ford Mustang IV 4.6 i V8 32V Cobra R

  • Is 785 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 22 km/h (14 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 60 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Bentley Continental T 6.8 i V8

  • Has 36 hp more
  • Has 346 Nm more
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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