1995 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast
To start off, 1995 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast (395 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1995 Bentley Brooklands. (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast should accelerate faster than 1995 Bentley Brooklands. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 890 kg more than 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast.
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, 1995 Bentley Brooklands (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast. (475 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1995 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Bentley Brooklands | 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast | |
| Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
| Model | Brooklands | 500 Superfast |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4963 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2430 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2660 mm |
