1990 Bentley Turbo vs. 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico
To start off, 1990 Bentley Turbo is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Bentley Turbo (316 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico. (279 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 1410 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico. 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, 1990 Bentley Turbo (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 441 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico. (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico. 1990 Bentley Turbo has automatic transmission and 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico has manual transmission. 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Bentley Turbo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1990 Bentley Turbo | 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico | |
Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
Model | Turbo | 340 Mexico |
Year Released | 1990 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4101 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 316 HP | 279 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 309 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2600 mm |