1996 Bentley Continental vs. 1997 Ford F-150
To start off, 1997 Ford F-150 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1997 Ford F-150. (256 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Continental weights approximately 315 kg more than 1997 Ford F-150. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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, 1996 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 408 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford F-150. (467 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Bentley Continental | 1997 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Continental | F-150 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5406 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 467 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2135 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3050 mm |