1958 Bentley S1 vs. 2009 Ford F-350
To start off, 2009 Ford F-350 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Bentley S1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Bentley S1 would be higher. At 5,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Bentley S1 weights approximately 762 kg more than 2009 Ford F-350.
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. 1958 Bentley S1 has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford F-350 has manual transmission. 2009 Ford F-350 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1958 Bentley S1 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Bentley S1 | 2009 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | S1 | F-350 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4887 cc | 5398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 300 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1728 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3610 mm |
