1990 Bentley Turbo vs. 1980 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1990 Bentley Turbo is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ferrari 400 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 10 more horse power than 1980 Ferrari 400. (306 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 1980 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 580 kg more than 1980 Ferrari 400. 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 358 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ferrari 400. (392 Nm). This means 1990 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ferrari 400. 1990 Bentley Turbo has automatic transmission and 1980 Ferrari 400 has manual transmission. 1980 Ferrari 400 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 | 1980 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
| Model | Turbo | 400 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 316 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 392 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2710 mm |
