1995 Bentley Continental vs. 2002 Ferrari Maranello
To start off, 2002 Ferrari Maranello is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ferrari Maranello (509 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1995 Bentley Continental. (381 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ferrari Maranello should accelerate faster than 1995 Bentley Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Continental weights approximately 745 kg more than 2002 Ferrari Maranello.
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 Continental (717 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ferrari Maranello. (589 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1995 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ferrari Maranello. 1995 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2002 Ferrari Maranello has manual transmission. 2002 Ferrari Maranello will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Bentley Continental | 2002 Ferrari Maranello | |
Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
Model | Continental | Maranello |
Year Released | 1995 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 381 HP | 509 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7250 RPM |
Torque | 717 Nm | 589 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 1675 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 105 L |