1997 Bentley Turbo vs. 2011 Ford F-150
To start off, 2011 Ford F-150 is newer by 14 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 94 more horse power than 2011 Ford F-150. (302 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 108 kg more than 2011 Ford F-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, 1997 Bentley Turbo (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 424 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford F-150. (376 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Bentley Turbo | 2011 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Turbo | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 800 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2395 kg | 2287 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5888 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 98 L |
