1956 Bentley S1 vs. 1973 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1973 Ferrari 308 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Bentley S1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Bentley S1 would be higher. At 4,887 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Bentley S1 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Bentley S1 weights approximately 460 kg more than 1973 Ferrari 308.
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. 1956 Bentley S1 has automatic transmission and 1973 Ferrari 308 has manual transmission. 1973 Ferrari 308 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1956 Bentley S1 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Bentley S1 | 1973 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
| Model | S1 | 308 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4887 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 255 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2410 mm |
