1955 Bentley S1 vs. 2000 Ferrari 550
To start off, 2000 Ferrari 550 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Bentley S1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Bentley S1 would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Bentley S1 weights approximately 235 kg more than 2000 Ferrari 550.
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. 1955 Bentley S1 has automatic transmission and 2000 Ferrari 550 has manual transmission. 2000 Ferrari 550 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1955 Bentley S1 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Bentley S1 | 2000 Ferrari 550 | |
| Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
| Model | S1 | 550 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4887 cc | 5474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 478 HP |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5340 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 95 L |
