1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 1990 Ferrari F1 90
To start off, 1990 Ferrari F1 90 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Bentley Mulsanne would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Bentley Mulsanne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari F1 90 (671 HP @ 12750 RPM) has 351 more horse power than 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. (320 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari F1 90 should accelerate faster than 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 1905 kg more than 1990 Ferrari F1 90.
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. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne has automatic transmission and 1990 Ferrari F1 90 has manual transmission. 1990 Ferrari F1 90 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 | 1990 Ferrari F1 90 | |
| Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
| Model | Mulsanne | F1 90 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1990 |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 671 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 12750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2140 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2860 mm |
