1990 Bentley Turbo vs. 1966 Ferrari 250 LM
To start off, 1990 Bentley Turbo is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari 250 LM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari 250 LM would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1990 Bentley Turbo. (316 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1990 Bentley Turbo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 1560 kg more than 1966 Ferrari 250 LM.
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 437 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ferrari 250 LM. (313 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1990 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ferrari 250 LM. 1990 Bentley Turbo has automatic transmission and 1966 Ferrari 250 LM has manual transmission. 1966 Ferrari 250 LM 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 | 1966 Ferrari 250 LM | |
| Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
| Model | Turbo | 250 LM |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 316 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2410 mm |
