Head to head
Bentley R Type vs Ford Transit Custom DCIV
The Bentley R Type is a 1950s luxury saloon, later basis of the r type continental. The Ford Transit Custom DCIV is a double cab in van, crew van/pickup body on the transit custom.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Bentley R Type | Ford Transit Custom DCIV | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4.6 litre straight-6 | 2.0-litre EcoBlue diesel, 77-136kW, with mild hybrid option |
| Power | 130hp (est.) | - |
| Top speed | 101.7mph (1953 test car) | - |
| Production | 1952-1955, 2,323 built | - |
| Body | 4-door saloon or coachbuilt (H.J. Mulliner, Park Ward, Freestone & Webb) | - |
| Cargo volume | - | 5.7-8.2m3 (standard van) |
| Gross weight | - | 2,600-3,400kg |
Sources: Bentley R Type, Ford Transit Custom DCIV. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the R Type if...
A 1950s Bentley saloon kept today as a collector's classic rather than a daily driver. Coachbuilt examples with bodies by houses like H.J. Mulliner command the most interest and are typically kept in specialist covered storage.
Listed by
- Kent Vehicle Storage - Edenbridge
Buy or hire the Transit Custom DCIV if...
A crew van body that carries a work gang plus tools and materials behind a second row of seats, at the cost of some load space compared with a standard panel van. It suits trade and plant hire fleets moving small teams to site together.
Listed by
- Plant and Commercial Sales Limited - Leeds, Holbeck
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bentley R Type and the Ford Transit Custom DCIV?
The Bentley R Type is a 1950s luxury saloon, later basis of the R Type Continental; the Ford Transit Custom DCIV is a double cab in van, crew van/pickup body on the Transit Custom.
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