Head to head
Bentley S3 vs Ford Transit Custom DCIV
The Bentley S3 is a v8 luxury saloon built between 1962 and 1965. 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 S3 | Ford Transit Custom DCIV | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 6,230cc V8, pushrod overhead valves | 2.0-litre EcoBlue diesel, 77-136kW, with mild hybrid option |
| Power | 215hp at 4,000rpm | - |
| Top speed | 115mph | - |
| Years produced | 1962-1965 | - |
| Body styles | 4-door saloon, 2-door coupe, 2-door drophead coupe | - |
| Cargo volume | - | 5.7-8.2m3 (standard van) |
| Gross weight | - | 2,600-3,400kg |
Sources: Bentley S3, Ford Transit Custom DCIV. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the S3 if...
The last of Bentley's separate-chassis S-series saloons, and the first Bentley with a V8 engine. Wedding and chauffeur hire firms use it for its formal, old-money look rather than performance.
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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 S3 and the Ford Transit Custom DCIV?
The Bentley S3 is a v8 luxury saloon built between 1962 and 1965; the Ford Transit Custom DCIV is a double cab in van, crew van/pickup body on the Transit Custom.
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