1959 Bentley S2 vs. 1993 Ferrari 456
To start off, 1993 Ferrari 456 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Bentley S2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Bentley S2 would be higher. At 6,223 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 223 kg more than 1993 Ferrari 456.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Bentley S2 | 1993 Ferrari 456 | |
Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
Model | S2 | 456 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6223 cc | 5474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 435 HP |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 294 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1918 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 110 L |