1963 Ferrari 250 GTE vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (602 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 367 more horse power than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE. (235 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1010 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Bentley Continental is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental will offer significantly more control. 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. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Bentley Continental (750 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 505 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE. (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE. 2013 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE has manual transmission. 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1963 Ferrari 250 GTE | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
Make | Ferrari | Bentley |
Model | 250 GTE | Continental |
Year Released | 1963 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2951 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 602 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 750 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 2440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2118 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1465 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3065 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 90 L |