1960 Bentley S2 vs. 1974 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 1974 Ferrari Dino is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Bentley S2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Bentley S2 would be higher. At 6,229 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Bentley S2 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 1960 Bentley S2 has automatic transmission and 1974 Ferrari Dino has manual transmission. 1974 Ferrari Dino will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1960 Bentley S2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Bentley S2 | 1974 Ferrari Dino | |
| Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
| Model | S2 | Dino |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6229 cc | 2924 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 250 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 65 L |
