2001 Bentley Continental vs. 2012 Ford F-150
To start off, 2012 Ford F-150 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,746 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2012 Ford F-150. (411 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford F-150 weights approximately 279 kg more than 2001 Bentley Continental.
Because 2012 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 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, 2001 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford F-150. (588 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Continental | 2012 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Continental | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6746 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 411 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 588 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2729 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 5603 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2192 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1994 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3386 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 13.2 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 28.1 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 98 L |
