1952 Bentley Mark VI vs. 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica
To start off, 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Bentley Mark VI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Bentley Mark VI would be higher. At 4,963 cc (12 cylinders), 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Bentley Mark VI weights approximately 607 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica.
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.
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1952 Bentley Mark VI | 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica | |
Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
Model | Mark VI | 410 Superamerica |
Year Released | 1952 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4256 cc | 4963 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 400 HP |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 261 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1854 kg | 1247 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2600 mm |