1958 Bentley S1 vs. 2006 Ferrari 612
To start off, 2006 Ferrari 612 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Bentley S1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Bentley S1 would be higher. At 5,752 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Bentley S1 weights approximately 388 kg more than 2006 Ferrari 612.
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. 1958 Bentley S1 has automatic transmission and 2006 Ferrari 612 has manual transmission. 2006 Ferrari 612 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1958 Bentley S1 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Bentley S1 | 2006 Ferrari 612 | |
Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
Model | S1 | 612 |
Year Released | 1958 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4887 cc | 5752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 541 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1728 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2960 mm |