1995 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1978 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1995 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 17 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), 1995 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 1995 Bentley Brooklands. (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1995 Bentley Brooklands. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 600 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, 1995 Bentley Brooklands (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ferrari 400. (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1995 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Bentley Brooklands | 1978 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
Model | Brooklands | 400 |
Year Released | 1995 | 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 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2430 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2710 mm |