1997 Bentley Turbo vs. 2003 Ford Econovan
To start off, 2003 Ford Econovan is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Bentley Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Bentley Turbo would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Bentley Turbo (396 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 306 more horse power than 2003 Ford Econovan. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 1100 kg more than 2003 Ford Econovan. 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, 1997 Bentley Turbo (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 661 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Econovan. (139 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Econovan. 1997 Bentley Turbo has automatic transmission and 2003 Ford Econovan has manual transmission. 2003 Ford Econovan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Bentley Turbo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Bentley Turbo | 2003 Ford Econovan | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Turbo | Econovan |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 800 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2395 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2210 mm |
