1956 Bentley S1 vs. 1988 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 1988 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 32 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 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Bentley S1 weights approximately 305 kg more than 1988 De Tomaso Pantera.
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 1988 De Tomaso Pantera has manual transmission. 1988 De Tomaso Pantera 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.
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1956 Bentley S1 | 1988 De Tomaso Pantera | |
Make | Bentley | De Tomaso |
Model | S1 | Pantera |
Year Released | 1956 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4887 cc | 5761 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 350 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2520 mm |