1998 Bentley Continental vs. 2011 Ford F-450
To start off, 2011 Ford F-450 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2011 Ford F-450. (399 HP @ 2800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford F-450.
Because 2011 Ford F-450 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-450 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, 2011 Ford F-450 (1,085 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Bentley Continental. (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Bentley Continental.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Bentley Continental | 2011 Ford F-450 | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Continental | F-450 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 6700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 399 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 1085 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 6680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 2438 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2024 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 4379 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 142 L |
