1993 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1978 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1993 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ferrari 400 (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1993 Bentley Brooklands. (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1993 Bentley Brooklands. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 606 kg more than 1978 Ferrari 400.
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, 1993 Bentley Brooklands (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ferrari 400. (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1993 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ferrari 400. 1993 Bentley Brooklands has automatic transmission and 1978 Ferrari 400 has manual transmission. 1978 Ferrari 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Bentley Brooklands will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Bentley Brooklands | 1978 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
| Model | Brooklands | 400 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 422 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2436 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 120 L |
