1990 Bentley Turbo vs. 1955 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1990 Bentley Turbo is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ferrari 250 GT 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 40 more horse power than 1955 Ferrari 250 GT. (276 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 1955 Ferrari 250 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 1230 kg more than 1955 Ferrari 250 GT. 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) has 490 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ferrari 250 GT. (260 Nm). This means 1990 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ferrari 250 GT. 1990 Bentley Turbo has automatic transmission and 1955 Ferrari 250 GT has manual transmission. 1955 Ferrari 250 GT 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Bentley Turbo | 1955 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
| Model | Turbo | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 316 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 73.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2610 mm |
