Head to head
Bentley R Type vs Jaguar F-PACE
The Bentley R Type is a 1950s luxury saloon, later basis of the r type continental. The Jaguar F-PACE is a mid-size performance suv.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Bentley R Type | Jaguar F-PACE | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4.6 litre straight-6 | 3.0-litre supercharged V6 (S trim) |
| Power | 130hp (est.) | 335-380PS (S trim) |
| Top speed | 101.7mph (1953 test car) | 155mph |
| Production | 1952-1955, 2,323 built | - |
| Body | 4-door saloon or coachbuilt (H.J. Mulliner, Park Ward, Freestone & Webb) | - |
| 0-62mph | - | 5.5 seconds (S trim) |
| Drivetrain | - | 8-speed automatic, all-wheel drive |
Sources: Bentley R Type, Jaguar F-PACE. 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 F-PACE if...
Jaguar's performance SUV in supercharged V6 S guise, aimed at hirers who want pace and all-wheel-drive security alongside SUV practicality. It sits between comfort-focused rivals and full-blown performance SUVs.
Listed by
- Avis Prestige - London, South Kensington
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bentley R Type and the Jaguar F-PACE?
The Bentley R Type is a 1950s luxury saloon, later basis of the R Type Continental; the Jaguar F-PACE is a mid-size performance SUV.
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