1998 Bentley Continental vs. 2013 Ford E-Series
To start off, 2013 Ford E-Series is newer by 15 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 169 more horse power than 2013 Ford E-Series. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford E-Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Continental weights approximately 670 kg more than 2013 Ford E-Series. 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, 1998 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 401 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford E-Series. (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford E-Series.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Bentley Continental | 2013 Ford E-Series | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | Continental | E-Series |
Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 474 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 25 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5504 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2111 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3505 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 150 L |