1959 Bentley S2 vs. 1957 Ferrari 255 S
To start off, 1959 Bentley S2 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 255 S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 255 S would be higher. At 6,230 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Bentley S2 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Bentley S2 weights approximately 1136 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 255 S.
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. 1959 Bentley S2 has automatic transmission and 1957 Ferrari 255 S has manual transmission. 1957 Ferrari 255 S will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Bentley S2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Bentley S2 | 1957 Ferrari 255 S | |
| Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
| Model | S2 | 255 S |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6230 cc | 2715 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 208 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1986 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2260 mm |
