1990 Bentley Turbo vs. 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 1990 Bentley Turbo is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa 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 129 more horse power than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (187 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 1730 kg more than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. 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 544 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (206 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1990 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Bentley Turbo | 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
Model | Turbo | 500 Testarossa |
Year Released | 1990 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 316 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2260 mm |