1999 Bentley Continental vs. 2010 Ford E-150
To start off, 2010 Ford E-150 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bentley Continental (422 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2010 Ford E-150. (265 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford E-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Continental weights approximately 600 kg more than 2010 Ford E-150. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Bentley Continental is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Bentley Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Ford E-150, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1999 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 536 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford E-150. (339 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford E-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Continental | 2010 Ford E-150 | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Continental | E-150 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 422 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4717 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1702 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2824 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 72 L |
