1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 2011 Ford F-150
To start off, 2011 Ford F-150 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Bentley Mulsanne would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Bentley Mulsanne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-150 (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. (320 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford F-150 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne (617 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford F-150. (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Bentley Mulsanne | 2011 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Mulsanne | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 617 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 2530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 24.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 98 L |
