1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 1999 Ferrari F50
To start off, 1999 Ferrari F50 is newer by 16 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, 1999 Ferrari F50 (671 HP @ 10497 RPM) has 351 more horse power than 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. (320 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 1410 kg more than 1999 Ferrari F50.
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 (617 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ferrari F50. (521 Nm @ 8000 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ferrari F50. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne has automatic transmission and 1999 Ferrari F50 has manual transmission. 1999 Ferrari F50 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 | 1999 Ferrari F50 | |
| Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
| Model | Mulsanne | F50 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 671 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 10497 RPM |
| Torque | 617 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 69 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 371 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 84 L |
