1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 2013 Ford E-Series
To start off, 2013 Ford E-Series is newer by 30 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, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne (328 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2013 Ford E-Series. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford E-Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford E-Series weights approximately 580 kg more than 1983 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. Let's talk about torque, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne (610 Nm @ 2450 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford E-Series. (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford E-Series.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Bentley Mulsanne | 2013 Ford E-Series | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Mulsanne | E-Series |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 610 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2450 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.06:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 12 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 2830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 2111 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 181 L |
