1953 Bentley R Type Continental vs. 1984 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 208 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Bentley R Type Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Bentley R Type Continental would be higher. At 4,887 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Bentley R Type Continental is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Bentley R Type Continental | 1984 Ferrari 208 | |
Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
Model | R Type Continental | 208 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4887 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 217 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 74 L |