1955 Bentley S1 vs. 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano
To start off, 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano is newer by 52 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 5,999 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Bentley S1 weights approximately 115 kg more than 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano.
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 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano has manual transmission. 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano 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.
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1955 Bentley S1 | 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano | |
Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
Model | S1 | 599 GTB Fiorano |
Year Released | 1955 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4886 cc | 5999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 612 HP |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 11.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 331 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1970 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 105 L |