1984 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 1951 Ferrari 340 America
To start off, 1984 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ferrari 340 America. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 340 America would be higher. At 6,748 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Bentley Mulsanne is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 1158 kg more than 1951 Ferrari 340 America.
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. 1984 Bentley Mulsanne has automatic transmission and 1951 Ferrari 340 America has manual transmission. 1951 Ferrari 340 America will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Bentley Mulsanne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Bentley Mulsanne | 1951 Ferrari 340 America | |
Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
Model | Mulsanne | 340 America |
Year Released | 1984 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6748 cc | 4101 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 217 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 1092 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2410 mm |