1996 Bentley Brooklands vs. 2011 Ford E-150
To start off, 2011 Ford E-150 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Bentley Brooklands. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Bentley Brooklands would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Bentley Brooklands (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2011 Ford E-150. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford E-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 30 kg more than 2011 Ford E-150. 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, 1996 Bentley Brooklands (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford E-150. (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford E-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Bentley Brooklands | 2011 Ford E-150 | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Brooklands | E-150 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2430 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 2093 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3505 mm |
