1981 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 2011 Ford E-150
To start off, 2011 Ford E-150 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Bentley Mulsanne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Bentley Mulsanne would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Bentley Mulsanne is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford E-150 weights approximately 361 kg more than 1981 Bentley Mulsanne.
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.
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1981 Bentley Mulsanne | 2011 Ford E-150 | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Mulsanne | E-150 |
Year Released | 1981 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 225 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 2611 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 5504 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 2085 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3505 mm |