1982 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 1956 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1982 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Bentley Mulsanne is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 1070 kg more than 1956 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. 1982 Bentley Mulsanne has automatic transmission and 1956 Ferrari 250 GT has manual transmission. 1956 Ferrari 250 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Bentley Mulsanne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1982 Bentley Mulsanne | 1956 Ferrari 250 GT | |
Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
Model | Mulsanne | 250 GT |
Year Released | 1982 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 276 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2610 mm |