1988 Bentley Continental vs. 1996 Ferrari F512 M
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F512 M is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 7,255 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari F512 M is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Bentley Continental weights approximately 845 kg more than 1996 Ferrari F512 M.
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. 1988 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1996 Ferrari F512 M has manual transmission. 1996 Ferrari F512 M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Bentley Continental | 1996 Ferrari F512 M | |
Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
Model | Continental | F512 M |
Year Released | 1988 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 7255 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 376 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2090 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2510 mm |