2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 vs. 2011 Ford E-150
To start off, 2011 Ford E-150 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 (600 HP) has 375 more horse power than 2011 Ford E-150. (225 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford E-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford E-150 weights approximately 161 kg more than 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8.
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, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 (651 Nm) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford E-150. (387 Nm). This means 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford E-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 | 2011 Ford E-150 | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Exp Speed 8 | E-150 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3598 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 225 HP |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2611 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 2085 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3505 mm |
