1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 1983 Ferrari 400
To start off, both 1983 Bentley Mulsanne and 1983 Ferrari 400 were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Bentley Mulsanne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne (328 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1983 Ferrari 400. (310 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 1983 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 420 kg more than 1983 Ferrari 400. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne (610 Nm @ 2450 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ferrari 400. (392 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ferrari 400. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne has automatic transmission and 1983 Ferrari 400 has manual transmission. 1983 Ferrari 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Bentley Mulsanne | 1983 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
| Model | Mulsanne | 400 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 610 Nm | 392 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2450 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 120 L |
