Forced induction monsters. What an engineering feat to match light Ford on track. I know technology advances but Ford existed at same time as early Facebook not Space Invaders lol.
Ford GT vs Bentley Continental GT-3 R
| Category | Continental GT-3 R | Ford GT (Mk I) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 4.0 l V8 | 5.4 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 580 / 572 | 550 / 542 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 700 / 516 | 774 / 571 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 2215 / 4883 | 1579 / 3481 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 262 / 258 | 348 / 344 |
| Average price | €283,000 | €177,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | Continental GT-3 R | Ford GT (Mk I) |
|---|---|---|
| Motortrend Figure-8 | 0:24.80 | 0:24.60 |
| Willow Springs | 1:35.38 | 1:37.01 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Continental GT-3 R | Ford GT (Mk I) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 50 kph | 1.5 s | 1.8 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 2.5 s | 3.1 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 3.8 s | 3.9 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 10.4 s | 9.9 s |
| 0 - 40 mph | 1.8 s | 2.2 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 3.3 s | 3.3 s |
| 0 - 80 mph | 5.2 s | 5.2 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 7.7 s | 7.4 s |
| 0 - 150 mph | 18.5 s | 16.9 s |
| 1/4 mile | 11.6 s @ 122.4 mph | 11.2 s @ 131.2 mph |
General performance
| Category | Continental GT-3 R | Ford GT (Mk I) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 304 kph (189 mph) | 330 kph (205 mph) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.91 g (9 m/s²) | 0.98 g (10 m/s²) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 35 m (116 ft) | 35 m (115 ft) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 33 m (107 ft) | 33 m (109 ft) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 48 m (159 ft) | 47 m (153 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Continental GT-3 R | Ford GT (Mk I) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 100 | 99 |
| Straight line speed | 96 | 100 |
| Overall | 99 | 100 |
Verdict
There is no clear winner in this comparison.
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