1980 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 1987 Ferrari GTO
To start off, 1987 Ferrari GTO is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Bentley Mulsanne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Bentley Mulsanne would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Bentley Mulsanne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari GTO (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1980 Bentley Mulsanne. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari GTO should accelerate faster than 1980 Bentley Mulsanne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 1025 kg more than 1987 Ferrari GTO.
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. 1980 Bentley Mulsanne has automatic transmission and 1987 Ferrari GTO has manual transmission. 1987 Ferrari GTO will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Bentley Mulsanne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1980 Bentley Mulsanne | 1987 Ferrari GTO | |
Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
Model | Mulsanne | GTO |
Year Released | 1980 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2855 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 70.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 1225 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2360 mm |