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 (411 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 91 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 314 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.
Because 2011 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-150 will offer significantly more control. 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 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford F-150. (588 Nm @ 4500 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 | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 411 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 617 Nm | 588 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 2724 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5603 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2192 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1994 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3386 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 15.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 24.8 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 98 L |
