1955 Bentley S1 vs. 2012 Ford E-150
To start off, 2012 Ford E-150 is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Bentley S1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Bentley S1 would be higher. At 4,886 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Bentley S1 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford E-150 weights approximately 731 kg more than 1955 Bentley S1.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Bentley S1 | 2012 Ford E-150 | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | S1 | E-150 |
Year Released | 1955 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4886 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 225 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 2611 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5504 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2017 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3505 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 132 L |