1959 Bentley S2 vs. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, both 1959 Bentley S2 and 1959 Ferrari 250 GT were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 746 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT.
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 1959 Ferrari 250 GT has manual transmission. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT 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 | 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
| Model | S2 | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6230 cc | 2952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 238 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1986 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2610 mm |
